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I have the 3 gardisil shots. in december went to get pap smear. was abnormal and tested hpv positive? why do i have hpv if i have the shots?
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Likely had it: At a listed age of 25, there are several possibilities. The greatest benefit of the vaccine occurs if given before any sexual activity starts.In the pre-vaccine era, up to 70% of women tested positive in their early 20's. There are also other HPV strains not in the previous vaccines (2 or 4 strain).A new 9 strain vaccine may be available in the near future.You can be asymptomatic with HPV for yrs
Answered 3/8/2015
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