I took myself up to the medical centre at lunch time to get my cervical cancer vaccine (no, it didn't hurt), and I urge you all to do the same if you haven't already. The vaccine is only free for this year and next, and available for girls aged 12-26 (up until you turn 27). You'll receive a course of three injections over a six month period. The vaccine protects women against certain strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), which are known to cause 7 out of 10 cases of cervical cancer. It is estimated that 80% of the adult population will be exposed to HPV at some time in their life. And there are usually no symptoms.
As someone who had an abnormal pap smear two and a half years ago, and had to undergo surgery to remove part of my cervix, I can tell you that this vaccine is the best news for young girls. So go out and get yourself vaccinated now! And remember to keep up regular pap smears (every two years).
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