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Is it worth getting the hpv vaccine if i'm 30 years old?

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

NIH recommends: The national cancer institute of nih recommends hpv vaccination in women up to 25 years old. See http://www.Cancer.Gov/cancertopics/factsheet/prevention/hpv-vaccine.

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/4/2012

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Absolutely: This vaccine is highly successful in preventing hpv infections and in reducing malignancies related to these infections. A very worthwhile investment.

Dr Sparacino and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/3/2014

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