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25 years
Regarding the HPV vaccine, should I take the gardasil or cervarix or both shots? What is the difference between the two and what are the benefits of each separately and combined?
Jul 9, 2014

Dr. Salim Saab Otolaryngology (ENT)
I am for the Cervarix shot. Only cervarix provides protection against each of the most common cancercs causing HPV type 16 18 31 45, long term immune response 9. 4 years, and is well tolerated.
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Dr. Nemer Charafeddine Obstetrics & Gynecology
Both give protection against cervical cancer but gardasil offers also protection against condyloma (vulvar verrucae). Your doctor will specify which is better for you.
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