Do I still need cervical screening?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Yes. Vaccination does not protect against every cancer-associated HPV type or infection acquired before vaccination.

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human papillomavirus 9-valent vaccine · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

The answer

Yes. Vaccination does not protect against every cancer-associated HPV type or infection acquired before vaccination.

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