Should I get that Cervical Cancer shot?

Should I be worried about the whole cervical cancer thing? I mean would it be wiser to wait a couple years and see all the side effects to the shot for cervical cancer. Or should I just try the shot and see the results for myself?

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Hi!

Well, so far, there are no serious side effects found from the shot:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cervical-cancer-vaccine/WO00120

If you’re sexually active, it’s recommended by the FDA. Personally, I’d get it if you slip up and ever have unprotected sex (which increases risk of HPV, the virus that can lead to cervical cancer). 4,000 people die each year from the cancer, so a round of three shots seems worth it to me.

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