March 4, 2025, the eighth International HPV Awareness Day. Focusing on the knowledge related to HPV and cervical cancer, the reporter interviewed medical experts and provided a "HPV Health Tips" for female friends. Experts told reporters that HPV refers to human papillomavirus, which is a group of viruses that mainly affect the skin and mucosal epithelium, such as the mouth, throat, cervix, and other parts. There are over 200 types of HPV virus, and although most HPV infections can be cleared by the immune system, some high-risk types of HPV infections may lead to varying degrees of health problems. In November 2020, the World Health Organization released the "Global Strategy to Accelerate the Elimination of Cervical Cancer", in which China and 193 other countries and regions around the world jointly committed to achieving the "90-70-90" phase goal by 2030, that is, 90% of girls receive HPV vaccines before the age of 15, 70% of women receive efficient testing methods screening before the ages of 35 and 45, and 90% of women diagnosed with precancerous lesions or cervical cancer receive standardized treatment and management. Getting vaccinated can effectively reduce the risk of HPV infection Zhu Lan, Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, introduced that there are currently two valent, four valent, and nine valent HPV vaccines available for selection in China. The recommended optimal age for vaccination by the World Health Organization is 9 to 14 years old, which is the age group with the highest protective effect after receiving the HPV vaccine. The timing of vaccination is more important than waiting for a higher priced vaccine. In addition, the HPV vaccine provides better protection in women who have not had sexual intercourse or been infected with HPV. It is worth noting that even after receiving the HPV vaccine, one should not take it lightly. Because vaccines cannot cover all high-risk HPV infections, and the protective effect of vaccines is not lifelong. After receiving the HPV vaccine, regular HPV testing or cytology examination is still necessary to detect and treat cervical lesions in a timely manner. Qiao Youlin, a specially appointed professor at the School of Medicine and Public Health of Peking Union Medical College, stated that the significance of cervical cancer screening lies in early detection and proactive management of precancerous lesions, as well as effective treatment methods and scientific follow-up monitoring, in order to truly help achieve the goal of accelerating the elimination of cervical cancer. For people who have already been infected with HPV, there is no need to panic excessively. Qiao Youlin stated that most HPV infections are transient and can be automatically cleared by the human immune system. If HPV infection persists, especially high-risk HPV, it is necessary to seek medical attention and receive professional treatment in a timely manner. Experts say that female friends do not need to "talk about HPV color change". Paying attention to personal hygiene, balanced diet, sufficient sleep, and moderate exercise can help improve one's immune system and enhance the ability to resist HPV infection. (New Society)