The difference between bivalent and quadrivalent cervical cancer vaccines

The difference between the bivalent and quadrivalent cervical cancer vaccines is that they protect against different types of viruses, are suitable for different ages, and have different prices. The details are as follows:

1. Cervical cancer is caused by HPV. HPV vaccine can prevent cervical cancer, so HPV vaccine has another name, cervical cancer vaccine. The so-called price refers to the difference in HPV types. The vaccine that can prevent two types of HPV infection is called bivalent vaccine, which can prevent HPV16 and 18, which are the main culprits of cervical cancer. The quadrivalent vaccine is mainly aimed at preventing four types of HPV, including two high-risk types 16 and 18, and two low-risk types 6 and 11. The quadrivalent vaccine can prevent 70% of cervical cancer.

The higher the vaccine price, the more types of cancer it can prevent. However, apart from types 16 and 18, only about 20% of cervical cancers are caused by other high-risk types.

2. Suitable for different ages. The bivalent vaccine is suitable for women between 9 and 45 years old, and the quadrivalent vaccine is suitable for women between 20 and 45 years old;

3. The prices are different. The bivalent vaccine is relatively cheaper than the quadrivalent vaccine.

We should decide whether to get the cervical cancer vaccine based on our age and the cervical cancer vaccines available in our area. I hope everyone can try to get the vaccine.