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Do I need cervical screening if I've been vaccinated for HPV?

Question: 

Do I need cervical screening if I've been vaccinated for HPV?

Answer: 

It is important for people who have a cervix to follow current BC cervical screening guidelines because the HPV vaccine protects against most but not all types of HPV that cause cervical cancer.

Date last reviewed: 
Thursday, Dec 21, 2023