Facts In South Africa offered vaccine against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) for free as part of the childhood immunization program Vaccination can reduce the number of cervical cancer cases The vaccine be given to girls before they become sexually active The offer is voluntary Free vaccination Vaccination against human papiloma ‘HPV vaccination’ is offered girls in the age of 12 as part of the regular childhood immunization program to protect against cervical cancer. Vaccination is done by the GP. Offer applies to girls over the age of 12, and vaccinations should be completed before she is 18 years old. The vaccine It is estimated that the vaccine protects against 70% of cervical cancer cases. HPV vaccination does not protect against all cervical cancers. […]
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