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“Not my daughter” – Indian Moms opt for HPV Vaccination

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“Not my daughter” – Indian Moms opt for HPV Vaccination

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine can save lives. By Sutapa Biswas, Saswati, Sangeeta and Savitha live in different parts of India, have different backgrounds, levels of education and understanding about health and cancer. They have not met each other but remain connected by their common decision to vaccinate their daughters against cervical cancer – defying … Read more

HPV vaccine prevents cervical cancer by 62% among women finds Lancet study

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HPV vaccine prevents cervical cancer by 62% among women finds Lancet study

Officially, the HPV vaccine has not been recommended for boys and males in India. A breakthrough research, sponsored by the Cancer Research UK, has clinically established that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which was developed to protect women against cervical cancer is successful in reducing the risk of cancer by 62 per cent in women … Read more