Comedian Rhod Gilbert discusses his decision to document his cancer treatment and highlights the role of HPV in causing the disease. He emphasizes the importance of the HPV vaccine in reducing the risk of cervical, mouth, anal, and penile cancer, as well as genital warts. The vaccine is recommended for children aged 12-13 and individuals at higher risk, including men who have sex with men, transgender people, sex workers, and those with HIV.
In his documentary, Rhod Gilbert : A Pain In The Neck For SU2C, the comic spoke about why he’d decided to invite a film crew to watch him experience treatment for his condition and HPV , it seems, was a huge part of the reason.
“Also, by that point, I’d found out my cancer had been caused by the HPV virus, something we vaccinate kids for. At every turn, I thought, ‘I can do something here, which might actually change things.’”, the HPV vaccine reduces your chances of getting the virus which is spread through skin contact – usually during sex, but not always. The vaccine protects against an increased risk of cervical, mouth, anal, and penile cancer. HPV can also cause genital warts.
Finally, the NHS states that the only people who aren’t eligible are those who have had serious reactions to the vaccine or ingredients in the vaccine previously.The HPV vaccine is injected into the arm. People under 25 only need one dose, people between 25 and 45 usually need two doses, given anywhere between six months and two years apart and people with weakened immune systems need three, ideally within a 12 month period.
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