The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends vaccination against cervical cancer for girls and young women ages 9 to 26. But keep in mind — the vaccine:
• May not fully protect everyone
• Is not for women who are pregnant
• Will not treat cervical cancer
• May have side effects, such as pain, swelling, and itching or redness at the injection site
• Will not prevent all types of cervical cancer, so women must continue routine cervical cancer screenings
