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Immunization
New findings reported from C.A. Vamos and co-authors describe advances in immunization
July 1st, 2008
"Human papillomavirus (HPV), the virus responsible for cervical cancer, is the most common viral sexually transmitted infection in the United States. A vaccine was approved in 2006 that is effective in preventing the types of HPV responsible for 70% of cervical cancers and 90% of genital warts," researchers in the United States report. "Proposals for routine and mandatory HPV vaccination of girls have become sources of controversy for parents of school-aged youth, legislators, members of the medical community, and the public at large. The purpose of this article was to articulate the arguments used by advocates who either oppose or endorse routine, mandatory...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-07-01)
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