Cancer Protection for Girls

Teenage girls can now choose to be vaccinated to protect them from cervical cancer. Called Cervarix, the treatment will be given through three injections over six months and

although the vaccination is optional, research has shown that at least 7 out of 10 cancers of the cervix could be prevented through its use.

Find out more by visiting www.cancerresearchuk.org

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