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Cancer Vaccines
Data on cancer vaccines published by researchers at Harvard University
November 4th, 2008
Data detailed in 'Modeling cervical cancer prevention in developed countries' have been presented. According to recent research published in the journal Vaccine, "Cytology-based screening has reduced cervical cancer mortality in countries able to implement, sustain and financially support organized programs that achieve broad coverage. These ongoing secondary prevention efforts considerably complicate the question of whether vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) types 16 and 18 should be introduced." "Policy questions focus primarily on the target ages of vaccination, appropriate ages for a temporary 'catch-up' program, possible revisions in screening...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-11-04)
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