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New cervical cancer vaccine approved by FDA

The FDA approved vaccine is the first vaccine to prevent cancer, yet certain family groups are concerned about the message it sends to children about safe sex.

New cervical cancer vaccine approved by FDA

The FDA recently approved a vaccine for the prevention of cervical cancer . This is the first vaccine that can prevent cancer, and is expected to significantly lower the number of cervical cancer diagnosis each year. Although the medical benefits of the vaccine are not widely disputed, certain family groups are concerned about the message it sends to children about safe sex. [ ]

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