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I have hpv low risk and vaccine a couple years back. should i get another dose of vaccine for hpv since i have abnormal pap?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Not a treatment: The available HPV vaccine is a 3 dose series. If you only had one dose, you need the rest or your benefit will fade from the first. It is not a treatment for existing HPV.

Answered 1/16/2015

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A member asked:

I have hpv low risk and vaccine a couple years back. should i get another dose of vaccine for hpv since i have abnormal pap?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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