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Decoding the Hpv Vaccine: Why It Matters Now for Women in India

Saloni Trivedi, a Communication Specialist, first encountered the topic of cervical cancer when she read about a well-known Indian politician diagnosed with it. This prompted her to explore the preventive measures available, leading her to discover the significant role of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. “Cervical cancer results from uncontrolled cell growth in the cervix (the entrance to the uterus from the vagina), primarily caused by persistent HPV infection, a common sexually transmitted infection,” explains Dr Puja Sharma, Senior Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Daffodils by Artemis, New Delhi. Read more at: https://yourstory.com/herstory/2023/11/decoding-hpv-vaccine-cervical-cancer-why-it-matters-now-indian-women