I see the new vaccination against cervical cancer is available without prescription - can one get it at clinics like Dischem etc?<br>also can any person have it at any stage? do you need annual pap smears after having it?

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29 Jul 2008

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I see the new vaccination against cervical cancer is available without prescription - can one get it at clinics like Dischem etc?
also can any person have it at any stage? do you need annual pap smears after having it?

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GynaeDoc

gynaedoc

01 Jan 0001

The vaccine has to be given by either a nurse or doctor so you do need to go via a medical person. As Me says, it should be given before the commencement of sexual activity.

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