Young British Girls To Be Routinely Vaccinated Against HPV From September 2008

The British government has announced that 12-13 year-old girls will be routinely vaccinated against HPV (human papillomavirus), as from September 2008. Health Secretary, Alan Johnson, during yesterday’s announcement said this move signals the government’s commitment to improve preventative measures. According to official estimates, the whole program will cost approximately £100 million ($200m) annually. [click link for full article]

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