Perry smiled and spoke in a tactful manner, "I've heard about her, but we have no connection."
Later, Andre went for his examination while Mia stayed outside and chatted with Perry to pass the time. She didn't continue to be angry about the incident with the other woman but engaged in unrelated small talk with Perry.
"The nine-valent vaccine? I think I've heard my friend mention it. Can it really be taken?" Mia asked about a vaccine she heard from the nurse.
Perry replied, "It's a vaccine for preventing cervical cancer, primarily targeting high-risk virus infections to prevent cervical cancer. Mrs. Cedillo, how old are you this year?"
"20 years old," Mia answered.
Perry exclaimed in surprise, "Oh my, you're five years younger than me."
Mia smiled shyly, "I just got married this summer."
Perry had assumed Mia was at least 23 or 24 years old, so she was taken aback to learn that she was only 20.
"Well, you still have plenty of time. It's recommended to get vaccinated before the age of 26. The nine-valent vaccine covers more types of viruses. After 26, you can only get the quadrivalent vaccine," Perry explained.
Mia recalled that Molly had mentioned this to her before, but she hadn't paid much attention at the time.
While the two were chatting, Andre quietly approached Mia from behind, and she didn't notice.
"Where can we get this vaccine?" Andre asked.
Mia turned her head in surprise, "Did you finish?"
Andre nodded and continued to inquire with Perry about the HPV vaccine.
Perry said, "You'll need to make an appointment for that."
At noon, after Andre's comprehensive examination was completed, instead of leaving the hospital, he took Mia directly to the gynecology department.
After all, the vaccine was for gynecological purposes.
Mia was still recovering from her surprise when Andre had already communicated with the doctor.
The doctor said, "Andre, the vaccine can indeed be administered. Currently, there is a limited supply of vaccines on the market, and it takes a long time just to produce a medication, so the waiting time might be a bit long."
Andre asked many questions. Mia hadn't quite understood what was happening, and her husband was already preparing to take her for an examination.
"What kind of examination am I going to have?" Mia asked.
The gynecologist told Mia, "Women who have had sexual intercourse need to undergo cervical cancer screening before getting vaccinated. Even if you don't get vaccinated, regular check-ups are still recommended."
Mia hadn't fully grasped the situation when Andre took her away, saying that he understood.
Both of them didn't pay much attention when something happened to themselves, but when it happened to their loved ones, they felt concerned.
Alice had been urging Andre for four years to get a medical examination. He had always believed he was healthy and didn't need to waste time on check-ups. But when his wife heard about his migraines, she dragged him to the hospital.
After hearing Perry's words, Andre took his wife to consult the head of the gynecology department about the vaccine and even personally helped her make an appointment on her phone.
Mia felt confused throughout the whole process.
During the meal, Mia was focused on eating, while he kept his head down, looking at his phone.
"Mia, let's go on a trip abroad after your exams are over," he said.
Mia paused in her eating when she heard this and asked, "What for?"
"To get vaccinated."
"That's too exaggerated. Going abroad just to get vaccinated? I'm not going," Mia responded.
"Then I'll have the doctor come to Havenbrook to get you vaccinated."
"...Then I guess I'll go abroad," Mia relented.
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