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2022-06-20 13:44:04
I am 40 old married woman. Can I take the cervical cancer vaccine? Would it be effective enough? What is the age limit? Do I have to take pap test frequently after getting the vaccine?
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Vaccine will be effective,,but not as when prescribed.u still have to routinely go for pap smear..

Answered2022-06-20 16:29:09

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Yes u can Can be taken upto 45 Though CDC recommends upto 26 years of age No paps smear is not a mandatory test prior or  to vaccination U need an annual papsmear nevertheless

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Hi Yes u can take the vaccine,it will be effective But u need to continue screening and take pap smear after that also

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