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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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