HPV vaccination shot??

Question

if you get this vacination do you need pap smears still? my mom says im getting one next time I go to the doctor. im 16 and ive only had sex once. so im wondering, if I get the vacination will I never need pap test again? I hate pap test

Answer 1

Because you had sex one time you are now in the category of the guideline that says at either age 21 or become sexually active whichever comes first when it comes to having a pap smear. Yes, you will need to have one of these done to make sure you are ok.

As one of the other posters said the HPV vaccine only protects against a certain number of strains of HPV, the other strains were not studied (as far as I'm aware) when they were putting this vaccine together.

Yes, you will need to have the pap smear again in the future even with the vaccine. The pap smear is not the same as when the dr does a pelvic exam. With the pap smear all the dr does is to take a little brush to take some of the samples from your cervix and set on a slide to send to a lab for analysis to make sure that all is normal.

I get mine every year not only because my insurance covers it but because I want to make sure that if I have any problems going that it's caught early.

Certain organizations that monitor guidelines for testing and such say that if you have a normal pap for 3 years straight then you don't need to have another one for 3 years.

Answer 2

You need a pap every year - some doctors are content with you getting one every 3 years once you've had a few in a row that are normal, so ask your doctor about that - but getting the HPV vaccine is a good idea, as long as you can afford it or your insurance will cover it. It can be quite costly to pay for otherwise, since it's so new, and it's a series of three shots given over a 6 month time period.

Answer 3

Yes you will need to get a pap smear. We all hate it, but so what. It is less than an hour of your time, that could save your life. The HPV vaccine could save your life too, but there are other viruses that cause cervical cancer. You are not the only woman out there that has a pap smear number one, and number two, you aren't the only woman who is uncomfortable having one done. Take care of yourself, and have it done every year. Hate it or not, it could save your life.

Answer 4

How previous are you? i elect my sisters (14, 12 and four) and my daughter (14 mo) to get the shot once they're in a position. i do not opt for my sisters or my daughter to be sexually energetic, yet i understand people are. I also understand ladies people are raped. It takes position each and each of the time. She gained't get pregnant (maximum rapists do not ejaculate), yet she ought to nevertheless get HPV. i imagine it really is something colleges might want to reccomend (even possibly require), and medical doctors also needs to communicate over with households about it. we are conversing about a vaccine for a affliction which may reason maximum cancers. Cervical maximum cancers is supplied in different varieties, yet any vaccine antagonistic to it will be welcomed! communicate over along with your well being care service, then on your dad and mom. They do have a accurate (in spite of if no longer legally) to carry close what takes position to you.

Answer 5

Yes you do need to still get your yearly paps. The HPV vaccination does not protect against all types of HPV.

Answer 6

Yes, you will still need to get pap tests every year for the rest of your life. Shot or no shot - makes no difference.

Answer 7

Yes, you still have to go and get checked because the vaccine only lowers the chance of getting Human Papoloma Virus (HPV), it doesn't cure you from getting it.