HPV and Queer Health – Facts, Myths, and Recommendations
Date: June 15th
Day: Saturday
Time: 6-6.30 pm
Where: Instagram LIVE
We’re thrilled to have an incredible panel to discuss the importance of the HPV vaccine for queer and trans communities:
Yash (Moderator): Love, Sex, and Stories are the three important words for Yash, a 25-year-old queer person from Delhi. Founder of Official Humans of Queer, Yash has been named in Forbes Asia’s 30 under 30 for social impact. An advocate for safer sexual practices among queer folks, Yash is also the Vice-President at Impulse New Delhi. They bring a wealth of experience from their impactful work and engaging discussions on HIV and sexual health.
Dr. Tanya (Healthcare Provider): Known as Dr. Cuterus, Dr. Tanya is a pioneer in medical content creation in India. With a background from the University of Oxford, she has become the most followed medical professional in India. Dr. Tanya’s work focuses on sexual, reproductive, and menstrual health education, aiming to create an equitable, healthier, and happier world through science, humour, and education.
Gautam (Safe Access): Gautam (he/they) is a young community activist, organizer, and mobilizer. At Safe Access, Gautam trains and builds awareness among queer affirmative healthcare providers and serves as a peer support provider. He passionately advocates for equitable healthcare access and sexual and reproductive health rights and justice (SRHRJ) for queer-trans* communities in India.
Topics We Will Cover:
1. What is HPV? – Understanding the importance of HPV vaccination for LGBTQ+ communities
2. Accessibility of the HPV Vaccine: – Where to get vaccinated in India and associated costs.
3. Overcoming Barriers: – Challenges queer individuals face in accessing the HPV vaccine and how healthcare providers can address them.
4. Vaccine Side Effects: – Discussing any potential side effects of the HPV vaccine.
5. Vaccination Schedule: – Recommended age groups and the vaccination timeline.
6. HPV Prevention: – Additional ways to prevent HPV infection and the importance of regular screening.
How This Session Will Help:
1. Raise Awareness: Highlight the critical importance of the HPV vaccine for queer and trans communities.
2. Improve Accessibility: Provide information on how and where to get vaccinated in India.
3. Address Barriers: Offer solutions to overcome challenges in accessing the vaccine.
4. Health Education: Educate on side effects, prevention methods, and the importance of regular screening.
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