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Wed 08 Aug 2008Concern voiced over limits to cervical cancer vaccinations
CONCERN HAS been expressed about the decision of Minister for Health, Mary Harney, not to implement in full a comprehensive immunisation programme against the virus which causes cancer of the cervix in women. DR MUIRIS HOUSTON, Medical Correspondent reports
The Minister announced yesterday she has asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to prepare a plan for the introduction of a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme for 12-year-old girls to commence in September 2009. The vaccine will be given free in primary schools to 12-year-old girls. A complete course will require three injections given over a six-month period.
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