A 17-year-old girl has made an appointment with the doctor. She plans to begin her sex life. No signs of gynecological pathology were detected. In the family history the patient’s grandmother had cervical cancer. The patient was consulted about the maintenance of her reproductive health. What recommendation will be the most helpful for prevention of invasive cervical cancer?

Answer options

1. Antiviral and antibacterial drugs
2. Immunomodulators
3. Vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV)
4. Vitamins, calcium, omega-3
5. Timely treatment of sexually transmitted diseases

Explanation

The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine prevents infection by certain 57 types of human papillomavirus. Available vaccines protect against either two, four, or nine types of HPV. All vaccines protect against at least HPV types 16 and 18 that cause the greatest risk of cervical cancer.Workowski K. A. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2015). Sexually transmitted diseases treatment guidelines, 2015. MMWR. Recommendations and reports: Morbidity and mortality weekly report. Recommendations and reports, 64(RR-03) / K. A. Workowski, G. A. Bolan. – Р. 1–137