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Cervical cancer vaccine
1.By what age you can take cervical cancer vaccine
2. How many shots you have to take with time and intervals.
3 Does this have any side effects
4 what is the cost of the vaccine private and public hospitals
5 where can we take this vaccine
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Dr. Ganga B
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
1. All people (both male and female) aged 9 to 45 years can take hpv (cervical cancer) vaccine. HPV vaccine protects against genital warts and cervical cancer.
2. 9-14 years - 2 shots (0, 6-12 months) , 14-45 years - 3 shots( 0,1-2 months, 6 months)
3. No side effects
4. Currently it is available only in private hospitals and costs around Rs 3000-4000 per dose. Govt is planning to include HPV vaccine in national immunisation schedule for girls aged 9-14 years.
5. Private hospitals/ clinics- contact your nearest gynaecologist
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