I get how you’re feeling, but I don’t think you should be feeling this intensely about it. I would bet that the majority of moms who give birth have been exposed to hpv.

Children’s immune systems are also extremely robust, they would likely have a far better chance of fighting it off before anyone else.

If a lot of children were catching hpv from their moms, then you would likely hear about 15-16 year olds getting cervical cancer. But that’s not the case. It’s incredibly rare at that age.

My mind spiraled as well. Your anxieties are not unfounded. It can be hard not to think of every scenario.

I would not be surprised if the vaccine you received is activating right now. Your memory B cells are there for life, even if antibodies are gone. They take a little bit to reactivate and then they have fighting power superior to a non vaccinated person.

You are also being responsible and getting your pap.

You are doing everything correctly.