It’s now easier for preteens to get the cervical cancer vaccine. “It will be simpler now for parents to get their kids the HPV vaccine series, and protect their kids from HPV cancers,” said the CDC’s Dr Nancy Messonnier. The vaccine protects against human papillomavirus – or HPV – which can cause cervical cancer, certain other cancers and genital warts. Recent studies have shown two doses of the current HPV vaccine – Gardasil 9 – work just as well in kids ages nine to 14. Until recently, there were three HPV vaccines on the market.

Source: The Guardian October 19, 2016 22:54 UTC