The HPV Vaccine: A Vaccine Against Cancer!

Did you know that there's a vaccine that actually prevents cancer? It's true! The vaccine against HPV (human papillomavirus) very effectively prevents cervical cancer - the fourth most prevalent cancer among women globally (it also prevents some other cancers). This vaccine is now part of routine immunization in Canada and around the world - and with a little luck, it might essentially eradicate cervical cancer! That being said, a lot of kids have missed routine vaccines like this one due to disruptions from the pandemic. This is why it’s even more important to understand the benefits of the HPV vaccine (for both boys and girls) and how it works.  So…let’s get into it.

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