A computer model didn't show the same for women immunized later in life.
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Costly vaccine worth it for pre-teens
LOS ANGELES Researchers say Gardisil lowers future medical expenses when given to pre-teen girls, but not when given to women 20 and older. Experts think the earlier a woman is vaccinated, the more likely she'll avoid cervical disease, which would lower health-care costs down the road.
