Declaración del Comité Consultivo de Inmunizaciones de la Sociedad Chilena de Infectología respecto a la vacuna antivirus papiloma humano: Septiembre 2008 / Human papillomavirus vaccine: Statement of the Advisory Committee of Immunizations on Behalf of the Chilean Infectious Diseases Society: September 2008
Rev. méd. Chile
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136(11): 1485-1492, nov. 2008. tab
Article
in Spanish
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ABSTRACT
This article briefly reviews the epidemiology of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and associated diseases globally and in Chile, and the scientific ínformatíon of the licensed HPV vaccines Gardasil® and Cervarix®. Considering the available information, the Advisory Committee on Immunizations of the Chilean Society of Infectious Diseases recommends vaccination of teenage girls, ideally before initiating sexual actívíty, Le. approximately at the age of 12 to 13 years and vaccination of women of any age if they have not started sexual activity. If women are vaccinated after initiating sexual activity, they should be informed of the lower efficacy of immunization if HPV infection has occurred. Education on responsible sexuality and sexually transmitted diseases should be maintained as a priority. Vaccination should be highly considered for inclusion in the National Immunization Program.
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Main subject:
Papillomaviridae
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Immunization
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Papillomavirus Infections
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Advisory Committees
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Papillomavirus Vaccines
Type of study:
Practice guideline
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Chile
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Rev. méd. Chile
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Chile
Institution/Affiliation country:
Hospital Carlos van Buren/CL
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