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Cervical cancer
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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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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Vaccine will be effective,,but not as when prescribed.u still have to routinely go for pap smear..
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Dr. Sayali Dhalwade
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
15 yrs exp
Pune
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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