Chapter 429

Sheila smiled politely and said, "I've heard about her, but we're not really in the same circles. We haven't crossed paths." While Oliver went in for his check-up, Grace stayed outside and chatted with Sheila to pass the time. She had already moved on from her earlier frustration and shifted the conversation to more casual topics. "Nine-valent vaccine? I think one of my friends mentioned it. Is it really safe to get?" Grace asked, curious about a vaccine she had just learned from the nurse. Sheila explained, "It's the HPV vaccine. It helps prevent high-risk viral infections and reduces the chance of cervical cancer. How old are you, Mrs. Jefferson?" "I'm 20," Grace replied. Sheila gasped, "Oh my, you're five years younger than me!" Grace smiled shyly. "I just got married this summer." Sheila had assumed Grace was at least 23 or 24, so she was surprised to hear she was only 20. "You've still got plenty of time. It's recommended to get it before you turn 26. The nine-valent vacci