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Indian Pediatr 2009;46: 647

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Panna Choudhury,

National IAP President 2009 and Consultant Pediatrician,

DII/M 2753, Netaji Nagar, New Delhi 110 023, India.

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I wish to thank Aneja and Puliyel for their interest in the article advocating prevention of cervical cancer(1). Pediatricians generally are not sensitized to this dreaded disease as cervical cancer and screening program for detecting the disease are in adulthood. HPV vaccine, which has proved to be highly effective in preventing cervical cancer has recently been licensed in India. Since the vaccine is considered most effective in preventing the disease if given in adolescent period, role of pediatrician has become relevant. As mortality due to various communicable diseases is high in our country, prevention of cancer cases may not be perceived as a priority.  Cost effectiveness of vaccine, which can prevent cancer effectively is a relative issue, especially at individual level. Cost of a vaccine is also known to come down over a period of time.

Reference

1. Choudhury P. Preventing cervical cancer: Pediatrician’ role. Indian Pediatr 2009; 46: 201-203.
 

 

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