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What to do if not sure whether i should get the hpv vaccine against cervical cancer?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Depends: If you are in a monogamous relationship with a monogamous partner, at a listed age of 49, there is little need. You would also likely have to pay the entire cost of the 3 shot series out of pocket, as most insurers won't cover at that age. If you may be exposed in the future, and do not have HPV, it may be a benefit.

Answered 9/23/2014

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A member asked:

What to do if not sure whether i should get the hpv vaccine against cervical cancer?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

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