Communicable Diseases 1


  • 1) The HPV vaccine helps protect against human papillomaviruses which can lead to the development certain cancers – such as cervical, mouth and throat - and warts. As of 2017, 71 countries worldwide have HPV vaccination programmes. In the UK alone, more than 85% of women aged 15-24 have been vaccinated. What does the HPV vaccine contain? 1 Marks



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  • 2) Explain how the HPV vaccine prevents infection from HPV 3 Marks


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  • 3) Recently, the HPV vaccine programme was extended, so that is now given to boys as well as girls. Suggest one advantage of this. 1 Marks


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  • 4) The HPV vaccination programme has currently only been implemented in developed countries. Suggest why rolling out vaccines in developing countries can often be difficult 4 Marks


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  • 5) Unfortunately, the vaccine is not 100% effective, so people may still contract HPV. Explain why antibiotics cannot be used to treat the illness 2 Marks


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  • 6) A pharmaceutical company is developing a new therapy to help treat HPV. Explain what testing must be done before this new drug can be used in patients 6 Marks


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