Do I have to get the 3rd gardasil shot?!
Question: I have gotton the first 2, but i changed my mind on getting the third one (don't ask why). Do the first two mean nothing if i don't get the 3rd one? Am i still somewhat immune?
Answers: I have gotton the first 2, but i changed my mind on getting the third one (don't ask why). Do the first two mean nothing if i don't get the 3rd one? Am i still somewhat immune?
It's always a good idea to follow through completely on any medication. That includes vaccines. You might be "somewhat" immune, but I wouldn't be surprised if you end up getting one of the three HPV strains Gardasil protects against.
By the way, remember that this vaccine *only* protects against 3 HPV strains (those that are most commonly linked to cervical cancer). There are over 100 known HPV strains, and at least 20 of them effect the genital area. So even if you took the third round of the shot, you can still get HPV/genital warts.
i believe they don't mean anything if you don't get the third because it is given to you in increments.
If you're no longer concerned about being protected against the virus, then you don't have to get the third shot. If you want the full protection that the vaccine provides, then you need to get the third shot.
Remember that vaccines don't provide the same immunity that your body can provide naturally - it provides some protection. It can lower your chances of contracting the virus, but it won't provide complete immunity. In other words, you can still contract the virus that the vaccine gives you protection against. It's similar to condoms or birth control. They provide protection, but you can still get an STD or get pregnant when you use them.
However, if you want the full effect of the vaccine, then you need the third shot.
You can check out the site for more info: http://www.gardasil.com
whoah! i was wondering the same thing cuz i got the first two also...
I don't see why you just don't get the third, because they all have to have eachother to work properly. It's probably a better idea just to do it.
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