Broad political support for cervical cancer vaccine

radionz.co.nz     May 2, 2008            

The announcement of a multimillion-dollar vaccination scheme to protect against cervical cancer has been met with broad political support. ... The Government has committed more than $164 million to a human papillomavirus immunisation programme, which will be topped up... [read full story]                

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Manitoba to offer free, voluntary HPV vaccines to Grade 6 girls

820cham.com     May 1, 2008          

WINNIPEG - Manitoba will join other provinces in offering schoolgirls free vaccines for the human papilloma virus. The voluntary immunizations will be available to girls in Grade 6, with their pare... ... By: THE CANADIAN PRESS WINNIPEG - Manitoba will join other...                

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Manitoba to offer free, voluntary HPV vaccines to Grade 6 girls

cjbk.com     May 1, 2008          

WINNIPEG - Manitoba will join other provinces in offering schoolgirls free vaccines for the human papilloma virus. The voluntary immunizations will be available to girls in Grade 6, with their pare... ... By: THE CANADIAN PRESS WINNIPEG - Manitoba will join other...                

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Manitoba to offer free, voluntary HPV vaccines to Grade 6 girls

htzfm.com     May 1, 2008          

WINNIPEG - Manitoba will join other provinces in offering schoolgirls free vaccines for the human papilloma virus. The voluntary immunizations will be available to girls in Grade 6, with their pare... ... By: THE CANADIAN PRESS WINNIPEG - Manitoba will join other...                

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Around 300,000 girls to get cervical cancer vaccine

newstalkzb.co.nz     May 2, 2008          

A $164 million programme will allow around 300,000 teenage girls to have access to a vaccine which helps prevent cervical cancer ... The Government is to spend $164 million on a new cancer immunisation program. Prime Minister Helen Clark and Health Minister David Cunliffe...                

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PM says age is critical for vaccine

newstalkzb.co.nz     May 2, 2008          

Prime Minister Helen Clark says it is critical to offer cervical cancer vaccine to young girls, as it will be ineffective on anyone sexually active ... The Prime Minister has brushed aside moral opposition to the cervical cancer vaccination programme. The Government has...                

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Say no to cervical cancer vaccine, it might make you promiscuous!

newsvine.com     May 2, 2008          

In New Zealand the government has announced its intention to offer free vaccinations against cervical cancer to teenage girls from the age of 12 to 18 years of age. ... Call it an election bribe or common sense, the truth is that young girls can prevent the future...                

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Mere existence of a vaccine isn’t enough

desmoinesregister.com     May 2, 2008          

Regarding "Governor Signs Law Requiring Some Plans to Cover HPV Shot" (April 19): The governor says, "I’m really proud to sign the bill because it guarantees Iowa families access to the HPV vaccine... ." ... Regarding "Governor Signs Law Requiring Some Plans to Cover HPV...                

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Mothers Less Likely To Pursue HPV Vaccination For Youngest Daughters

emaxhealth.com     May 3, 2008          

US mothers report they are less likely to vaccinate daughters under age 13 against human papillomavirus virus (HPV), even though the vaccine is recommended for girls at age 11 and 12. ... Because the first national study of its kind has found that U.S. mothers report they...                

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Mothers less likely to pursue HPV vaccination for youngest daughters

eurekalert.org     May 4, 2008          

Because the first national study of its kind has found that US mothers report they are less likely to vaccinate daughters under age 13 against human papillomavirus virus, even though the vaccine is recommended for girls at age 11 and 12, it's incumbent upon the healthcare community to work to...                

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