Our pharmacists are joining the vaccination campaign against the HPV virus in Montenegro.

HPV stands for human papillomavirus. It is most important to know that, among other things, it can be transmitted through all types of sexual contact. 

It is important to note that according to the estimates of the World Health Organization for the year 2020, Montenegro has the highest age-standardized rate of contracting and dying from cervical cancer in Europe. 

HPV infections are common and can cause genital warts as well as cancer in six locations in women and men, the most common being the cervix. 

The HPV vaccine is a vaccine against cervical cancer. It is very effective and highly safe in just one dose, which has been established through extensive experience in application for more than 15 years in over 100 countries. 

Namely, for the reason that the primary goal is to achieve the effect of reducing the morbidity and mortality from cervical cancer, it is most justified and expedient to start with the vaccination of girls. Also, the plan is to expand the HPV vaccination program for boys.

The nine-valent HPV vaccine Gardasil 9 is available and provides protection against two HPV types (6 and 11) that cause >90% of genital warts, as well as seven high-risk HPV types responsible for genital warts. From Februar 2023 in Montenegro, HPV vaccination is possible for all girls and boys aged 9-18. 

Od februara 2024. godine u Crnoj Gori je omogućena HPV vakcinacija za sve djevojčice i dječake uzrasta od 9-18 godina.

Pap testing, gynecological examination, and screening programs are strongly recommended. 

Information on the HPV vaccination programme is available from the chosen pediatricians at the Community Health Center. 

Health in the first place!