The wife of Kebbi Governor, Dr Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, has urged Nigerians to disregard the misinformation that the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine could cause infertility.<\/P>
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Shinkafi-Bagudu, who is Founder of MEDICAID Cancer Foundation, made this know in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria during the \u2018Walk Away Cancer\u2019 Campaign, in Abuja on Sunday.<\/P>
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She said that the vaccine was safe, very effective, and that many countries in Africa, like Rwanda, have introduced it.<\/P>
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According to her, early dictation of cancer is key to solving the problem in low and middle income countries including Nigeria.<\/P>
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Shinkafi-Bagudu said most of cases were usually brought in late at stage three and four, adding that, early screening, being aware and regular self check usually goes a long way to help.<\/P>
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\u201cThe most common cancer in women is breast cancer, followed by Cervical Cancer. The government of Nigeria recently introduced the vaccines that is protective against HPV.<\/P>
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\u201cThe vaccine is being given free to girls age between nine and 14. The Foundation has been offering the vaccines. Even older women and men can take it.<\/P>
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\u201cI want to urge people to take the HPV vaccine. It is available at Primary Health Centres. It is free, safe and effective against cervical cancer.<\/P>
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\u201cI have two daughters and both of them have been vaccinated against cervical cancer. I am a grandmother, because my daughter gave birth to a baby.<\/P>
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\u201cIf the vaccine will cause infertility as some people are misinforming others, she wouldn\u2019t have given birth to a baby. I don\u2019t need to lie. It is safe and very effective, \u201d she said.<\/P>
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On the \u2018Walk Away Cancer\u2019 programme, she said it was a huge success, adding that, she has been doing this for over 14 years.<\/P>
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She said young and old people, cancer advocates, survivors, scientists and political leaders participated in the Walk Away Cancer 2023.<\/P>
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Shinkafi-Bagudu said that in high income countries like the United States of America, they are giving cancer 95 per cent five-year survival rate, adding that we can do better.<\/P>
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\u201cThere are countries in Africa that are doing so well. We in Nigeria need to step up and take our position as the Giant of Africa\u201d, She said.<\/P>
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Source: News Agency of Nigeria<\/P>
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