Cervical cancer hits about half a million women around the world each year, killing half of them. In Singapore, about 200 women are diagnosed with the disease each year, and 80 die of it, most likely because it is discovered late.
The news has been out for some time now in SG, maybe earlier in other parts of the world, that there is a vaccine to prevent this ( reduce the risk by 70%). Girls from age 9 to 26 are recommended to go for vaccination for cervical cancer. While it is not 100% protection, it does protect you from 70% of cervical cancer causes. In some developed countries, this vaccine is given freely to school going girls but this is not so for us. However, we are able to use our medisave to pay for a portion of the cost, if we are below 26 yrs old.
As you know I just past my 25th bday...so I tot I better go for it soon! And so I did, today, I took my first jab. In a month's time, my 2nd will be given and then another 6 months and I will complete my vaccination. I pay a total of $24 only. $300 from my medisave.
Cancer is not a joke.. And if a bit of it can be prevented at a reasonable cost, I say go for it. Many ladies might be hesitant but I think if you are in the recommended age, you should go for it, what is your loss? I hope the men reading my blog would also encourage their love ones to go for it. I mean, we can wait for the gov to give it free but seriously why wait when u can protect yourselves or love ones so easily now?
I know most of my girlfrens, and family haven't had their jabs, pls consider ok??? Cerverix or Gardasil (brands), which ever is fine, as long as they protect you!
PS. I took Cerverix as that was provided by the polyclinic and a doctor I knew recommended to me.
But if you kiasi, then take Gardasil, since it is FDA approved. (Cerverix is pending the FDA approval.)
You guys can find out more before you decide to take my words for it. But don't do nothing for God's sake.
Lastly, I just want to say " I love you", "be healthy", "be happy" and "good night".
- Posted on my trusty ifone :)
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