Is Anyone Considering the Cervical Cancer Vaccine?

[CrimsonTide4]

Originally Posted by smlwonderdst

I am outside of the age range too. 26 is such an odd number to stop at. I wonder what the effects would be if someone outside of that age range, but very close to it received the vaccine.

That's something I am curious about as well.

[Drolefille]

I think, from what I've heard, there are two possibilities. 1. They didn't test above the age of 26 so they can't claim anything. Two, Most 26 year olds are sexually active. If you already have the strains of HPV that are in the vaccine you can increase your chances of getting cancer.

[nikki1920]

Nope. I'm over the limit AND I get a checkup every year. My daughter will not be taking it either. I need them to do more research.

[ufdale]

I think it's an amazing discovery- a shot for cancer! It's a little expensive though (I wonder if insurance covers it? Does anyone know?), but if I was dating I know I would get it.

[kddani]

Even though it's approved up to 26, a lot of insurance companies won't pay for it. I have great health care, but mine doesn't start paying for my age range (i am 26) until January. Not sure if i'll get it or not.