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Hello Dr.I am a 43 years old woman .I want to ask that is pap smear test is compulsory to take cervical cancer vaccine and what is the age bar to take this vaccine?
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Pap smear is the screening for cervical cancer . You may take the vaccine
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Hi, practo user,
No test is required, prior to Cervical cancer vaccine.
Tke, care.
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Not required
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Not necessary.
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Pap smear not compulsory. 9yrs to 45yrs is age limit. vaccine is given in 3 shots of 0 2 6 that means u need 6 months time to complete the course
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Pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer. It is not compulsory.you can take vaccine if you have any pelvic complaints...
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It is not compulsory....
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Not compulsory to take Pap smear for vaccination
Pap smear should be taken after the age of 35 years -40 years
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Hello, for vaccination for HPV pap smear is not compulsory. But, for screening cervical cancer or for other diagnostic purpose pap smear is required. You can take vaccination after 40-45 yrs age too. Though it is advised as early as 9-12yrs age. To know more and for any other concern you can call us or reach us online.
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Hi practo user!
Yes pap smear test is compulsory and even after vaccination, regular pap smear test should also be done yearly or six monthly.
At the age of 45 years, you can get vaccinated.
Even males till age of 45 years can also get vaccinated for HPV.
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Not compulsory .
Age limit is 45
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Pap smear test should be done by every woman after age 40 years. If you are having any abnormal symptoms, visit a physician or you can consult through Practo.
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Hi Practo user
This test is done to screen for cervical cancer
It can be combined with a pelvic examination
You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance
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Dr. Tanupa Patel
Homoeopath
5 yrs exp
Vadodara
Hello
Ideally it should be taken before 8-14 hours
But some of the advanced vaccines you can take it before age of 45
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Dr. Rubina
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7 yrs exp
Belgaum
Hello practo user
No its not compulsory to do pap smear for vaccination but every women should do pap smear
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Dr. Neha Patil
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5 yrs exp
Palghar
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