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What are doctor-recommended strategies that i can prevent getting cervical cancer later in life?

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HPV vaccine : The hpv vaccine is highly effective in protecting young females from getting cervical cancer later in life. Smoking and high number of sexual contacts are also risk factors for cervical cancer.

Answered 3/15/2016

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