Cervical Cancer: HPV Vaccine & Prevention

What causes cervical cancer, and can it be prevented? Dr. Sreeja Rani V R, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Cloudnine Hospital, Whitefield, Bengaluru, explains the link between Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer, and the role of HPV vaccination in prevention. She discusses why HPV vaccination is recommended at a younger age, the importance of taking the vaccine before sexual activity when possible, and why vaccination can still be considered later in life.