New long-term data shows the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine introduced in 2006 to reduce the incidence of cervical cancer in women is having its intended effect. An observational study of 447,845 women in Scotland born between 1988 and 1996 revealed there were no cases of cervical cancer found among those who received the vaccine at age 12 or 13—even if the patient did not receive all 3 of the recommended doses. Those who were immunized …
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