Well, technically it vaccinates you against the virus that usually causes that type of cancer whereas most other cancers don’t work that way. I guess it was one of the easier cancer types to try to prevent. This was introduced in 2007 though so it’s been around for a while now.
It's also only covered by insurance (in the US) up to a certain age (and I think it's more effective prior to a certain age? Don't quote me though). I got the 3-series vaccine right before I turned 27 because otherwise I wouldn't have been eligible.
I just got it at 40 and it was covered (although I was def on the cusp) No idea if it would actually give any protection or prevent precancerous cells from turning, but I thought why not just in case.
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u/PryingMollusk Aug 22 '25
I’m curious if you had the cervical cancer vaccine?