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Question: What does cervical cancer vaccination do for me? If I get it, what exactly does it prevent? What are the benefits? Are there any downsides or any side effects to getting vaccinated for cervical cancer?

Answer: I am actually getting the shot. The vaccination is a dose of 3 shots, and what it does is help prevent against cervical cancer, hpv, and some other diseases. It is not a for sure thing, but at least you will be more protected than women that have not received the shot. I would recommend that you get it. As for the side effects well...I fainted after my second shot. The first one was fine, but the second one hurt really bad. However, I didn't eat before I was injected with it, so that may be why. Some other side effects are dizziness and nausea...typical side effects that could come along with any other shot. I'm going to get my third shot at the end of January, hopefully I don't faint after that one! I hope I helped! :)


Cervical Cancer News

Dar es Salaam Steps Up Campaign Against Cervical Cancer

AllAfrica.com
PEOPLE living with HIV are particularly vulnerable to cervical cancer - in the United States, cervical cancer is the most common form of cancer among women living with HIV. And in Tanzania, the problem is even larger - cervical cancer is not just the ...
 

TMZ.com

Tammy Sytch freed from jail, claims she's had cervical cancer
Cageside Seats (blog)
 

Scientific American (blog)

Winning the War against Cervical Cancer
Scientific American (blog)
 

Sun Health seminar tackles cervical cancer

YourWestValley.com
Sun Health will sponsor a cervical cancer seminar from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday in The Colonnade, Recreation Village, 19116 Colonnade Way, Surprise. Dr. Shana Wingo, who specializes in gynecologic oncology, will discuss risk factors and symptoms as well ...
 

NPR (blog)

Cancer Vaccines Get a Price Cut in Poor Nations
New York Times
 

Cervical cancer: Women's second worst enemy

Business Mirror
In the Philippines cervical cancer kills 12 women each day. This must be the reason the country is joining the world in commemorating May as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Recently, the Department of Health (DOH) launched ?Babae, Mahalaga Ka? as ...
 

Tiz Zaqyah speaks out against cervical cancer

Malay Mail
?As a common cancer that affects Malaysian women, it is important to educate them on the importance of understanding cervical cancer. With early detection and screening, chances are the percentage of recovery will be higher,? said NCSM president Dr ...
 

?Lift your Skirt, Save a Life? Cervical Cancer Ad Divides Singapore

Global Voices Online
To remind Singaporeans about the free Pap smear screenings this month, the Singapore Cancer Society came out with a ?Lift your skirt. Save a life? ad which sparked a lively discussion on whether it was creative, effective, or offensive. The campaign ...
 

New York Times (blog)

India Ranks No. 1 in Cervical Cancer Deaths
New York Times (blog)
 

Women of China

Needy Breast, Cervical Cancer Sufferers to Receive Free Surgeries
Women of China
 

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