Which vaccine protects against precancerous lesions and cancers of the vulva, cervix, and vagina?

• A. Meningococcal conjugate vaccine
• B. HPV vaccine
• C. Hepatitis B vaccine
• D. Varicella vaccine

Answer: (B)

HPV vaccination protects against infection with high-risk human papillomavirus types that can cause cancers of the cervix, vulva, and vagina, as well as the precancerous lesions that precede them. The vaccine works best when given before exposure to the virus, and it reduces the likelihood of developing cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and other HPV-related precancers and cancers. Other vaccines protect against diseases like meningitis, hepatitis B, or chickenpox and do not target HPV or prevent these HPV-related cancers.