2023-12-06 20:06:17
New Podcast Episodes Launched to Encourage HPV Vaccination in North Limburg
The Kankerpraat Foundation has teamed up with GGD Limburg-Noord to launch two new podcast episodes aimed at encouraging more young people in North Limburg to get vaccinated against the human papillomavirus (HPV).
According to recent data, only 22 percent of young people in the region have been vaccinated against HPV, leaving the vast majority of the population unvaccinated. In an effort to increase vaccination rates, the Kankerpraat Foundation and GGD Limburg-Noord are urging eligible individuals between the ages of 18 and 27 to take advantage of the free HPV vaccination program, which is available until June 1, 2024. After this date, the cost of the vaccination will be 200 euros per injection. In order to be fully protected, two injections are required, with at least five months between each shot. To receive the vaccination free of charge, individuals must receive the first shot before December 31 of this year.
HPV is a virus that can cause several types of cancer, including cervical, penile, anal, vulvar, vaginal, mouth, and throat cancer. The virus is typically transmitted through sexual or intimate contact, and while most HPV infections are cleared by the body without causing harm, some can lead to (precancerous) cancer. The vaccination offers protection against these potential health risks.
The Kankerpraat Foundation, founded by cancer patient Ken Driessen, was created to connect young cancer patients and provide them with support. As part of this initiative, the foundation has released the two new podcast episodes discussing the importance of HPV vaccination for young people. Driessen, along with two friends, shared their own experiences and stories as cancer patients in the hope of raising awareness and encouraging more young people to get vaccinated.
The episodes are now available for streaming and download, and the Kankerpraat Foundation and GGD Limburg-Noord are urging all eligible individuals in North Limburg to take advantage of the free HPV vaccination program before the end of the year.]
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