Immunizations

Cervical cancer vaccination

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that can cause persistent intracellular infection. Its main route of infection is close contact with skin, such as sexual intercourse. There are more than 100 subtypes, of which about 40 cause a genital infection.

Most of them are naturally healed without symptoms, but persistent infections can develop into genital warts or cervical cancer. Since infection caused by HPV can cause cervical cancer, vaccination against this virus can prevent cervical cancer

2, 4, and 9 vaccines are currently available for cervical cancer vaccination. Currently, national vaccinations are conducted twice every 6 months for 11 to 12 year old girls. Cross-vaccination between 2 and 4 vaccines is not recommended.

All age groups should consider the age-specific vaccination rate, and you can consult with our gynecologist regarding further details.

Immunization Effects of Gardasil 9

Adult immunization

Immunization is also important for adults. Everyone is at risk of disease and immunization protects you and your family from these risks.

Recommended Vaccination Schedule for Adults (Provided by Korea Center for Disease Control and Prevention)

Name of Infection	Type	Age of 19-29	Age of 30-39	Age of 40-49	Age of 50-59	Age of 60-64	Age of 65 and over
인플루엔자	Flu	Once every year			Once every year
파상풍/백일해, 디프테리아	Td/Tdap	One dose of Td every 10 years, while supplementing one of the doses with Tdap
폐렴구균	PPSV	Once or twice concerning risk groups					Once
A형간염	HepA	Twice	Vaccinate after antibody test	Vaccinate after risk group antibody test
B형간염	HepB	3 times. Antibody test recommended when frequencies unknown.
수두	Var	Twice recommended after antibody test of the risk group
홍역/풍진, 유행성이하선염	MMR	Once recommended ater antibody test of the risk group Rubella antibody test recommended for pregnant women
인유두종바이러스	HPV
대상포진	Zoster					Once
수막구균	MCV	Once or twice concerning risk group