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INOVACIJE I IZAZOVI U OBRAZOVANJU I SESTRINSKOJ SKRBI - KNJIGA SAŽETAKA



               Vaccination against HPV


               Vaccination against HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a key preventive strategy in the fight
               against  HPV  infections  and  related  diseases,  such  as  cervical  cancer  and  other  sexually
               transmitted diseases. HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted viruses, with more
               than 200 variants, some of which are high-risk and can cause serious health complications.
               Vaccination against HPV provides immune protection against the most common strains of the
               virus, with the aim of reducing the incidence of HPV infections and related diseases.
               Ensuring  access  to  vaccination  is  key  to  achieving  a  high  level  of  immunization  in  the
               population. This includes financial support for free or subsidized vaccinations, ensuring the
               availability of vaccinations in schools and health facilities, and informing the public about
               vaccination locations and times. Monitoring the effectiveness of the vaccination program is
               carried out through epidemiological studies that monitor the incidence of HPV infections and
               related diseases in the population. Indicators such as vaccination coverage rate and vaccination
               safety are also monitored.
               Successful implementation of the HPV vaccination project brings numerous benefits, including
               reducing the incidence of cervical cancer and other sexually transmitted diseases, improving
               population health, and reducing the cost of treating HPV-related diseases. Also, vaccination
               against HPV contributes to reducing the social stigma associated with HPV infection and related
               diseases,  and  promotes  general  awareness  of  the  importance  of  prevention  in  maintaining
               health. Therefore, continued investment in HPV vaccination projects is vital for public health
               and the well-being of society as a whole. The created poster points to this issue.

               Key words: HPV, vaccination, incidence, infection
















































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