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Cervical cancer vaccine: improving access for prevention and control

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable of all cancers. Screening can detect cervical cell changes before they become cancerous lesions and treatment has excellent survival outcomes. The commercial launch of a...

5 February, 2013

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GAVI to support introduction of vaccines against HPV and Rubella

To meet demand from developing countries, the GAVI Alliance will take its first steps towards the introduction of human papillomavirus (HPV) and rubella vaccines

23 November, 2011

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HPV Vaccination Programs Showing Early Results

For many vaccines, it’s easy to see a quick impact but for other vaccines that target slower-moving ailments, it can take years or even decades until a population reaps the benefits.

24 June, 2011

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Drugmakers cut vaccine prices for poorer nations

Several leading drugmakers are cutting their prices on potentially life-saving vaccines for people in developing countries in an effort to sustain supplies via the GAVI international vaccine alliance.

8 June, 2011

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Health Canada approves HPV vaccine for women up to age 45

Health Canada has approved the use of the human papilloma virus vaccine for women aged 27 to 45 to prevent cervical cancer and other diseases,

3 May, 2011

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