Germany introduces cancer jab

by AlanEvans | March 28, 2007 at 03:56 am
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Young girls in Germany are to be vaccinated against the virus that causes cervical cancer.

Italian health officials have also recommended 12-year old girls are immunised against human papillomavirus.

The issue has been controversial as some parents fear a vaccine against a virus which effectively is sexually transmitted could promote underage sex.

Government advisors are considering whether the HPV vaccine should be introduced in the UK.

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