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My mother has been diagnosed with cervical cancer and the doctors suggested me to have a HPV vaccine assuming since I am unmarried will be a virgin but I have had protected physical relationship..Is it advisable for me to have vaccine?If so,what is the dosage and vaccine name?
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Yes take it..3 doses
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You can have vaccination. if you've already been affected by virus then it will not protect you. But in case you haven't got the virus yet you will be protected. Vaccine name is Gardasil and you will require 3 doses
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Dr. Suyash Bhandekar
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
17 yrs exp
Mumbai
Go for a PAP smear followed by vaccination..
For more details..connect directly or with EVACARE CLINIC, Mulund, Mumbai
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