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Given that cervical cancer screening (Pap tests) has greatly reduced the occurrence of the disease, why is the vaccine so important?

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Given that cervical cancer screening (Pap tests) has greatly reduced the occurrence of the disease, why is the vaccine so important?

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In addition to reducing the risk of cervical cancer, the vaccine will reduce the risk of precancerous changes to the cervix known as cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN). High-grade CIN requires treatment follow-up, which causes anxiety and expense. The vaccine will also have a large impact in parts of the world where cervical cancer screening and follow-up are less available.