I've had the HPV Vaccine. Do I Still Need to Schedule Regular Pap Screenings?
Whether or not you've had the HPV vaccine, your doctor will recommend that you continue receiving routine Pap screenings based on clinical guidelines. This may relate to several factors. For example, the HPV vaccine may not be fully effective for people who were sexually active before receiving the injection. This is because there is a chance that exposure to HPV has already occurred.