Will gardasil protect me from cervical cancer?

isabeau1111 · Newbie Joined: 01 Jan 2007 Posts: 1

Hello, there. My mother had uterine cervix cancer and she died from it 10 years ago. I am 23 years old and I am afraid the same thing could happen to me. I have heard something about gardasil vaccine. Will this vaccine protect me from cervical cancer? I would be very grateful if anyone knew this answer.

justin855 · Newbie Joined: 09 Nov 2005 Posts: 1

Hi, there. You are in good age for getting gardasil. It is recommended for girls between 9 and 26. It is the best time since it is probably that no contact with human papilloma virus is made. In that way, you will be protected from infection. Human papilloma viruses are one of the most responsible factors for cervical cancer. Even when you’re older, you can get a vaccine. It is less likely that you had infection from all 4 types of viruses. In that case, vaccine will protect you from other types. You should discuss all this with your gynecologist.

Will gardasil protect me from cervical cancer?

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