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Enquire About Vaccinations For Cervical Cancer

Posted on Mon, 15 Aug 2022

Question: Enquire about vaccinations for cervical cancer

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar (2 days later)

Brief Answer:
cervical cancer vaccine.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
there are 2 HPV vaccines available in XXXXXXX which can prevent cervical cancer- CERVARIX AND GARDASIL.
You may choose either one depending on the availability in your area.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Sameer Kumar (1 hour later)

Is a married woman exposed to the risk of Cervical Cancer? If yes, is the risk mitigated by the HPV Vaccine?
Is it effective for lifetime or its for a while & needs some booster shots in future?
How many doses i need to take?

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar (40 hours later)

Brief Answer:
follow up

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Ideally should be taken once the woman becomes sexually active, so it is recommended for married women. also its provides lifetime immunity and doesn't need a booster. The regimen for cervarix vaccine is 0, 1 AND 6TH MONTH dose. For gardasil = 0,2 AND 6TH MONTH dose ( 3 doses in all).
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. LAKSHMI