Pakistan has recently started an HPV vaccination program to protect 13 million girls aged 9 to 14 years. With the help of WHO, about 49,000 health workers have been trained for this campaign. The HPV vaccine in Pakistan is safe, effective, and free of charge. It can prevent up to 90% of cervical cancer cases by protecting against HPV types 16 and 18. The side effects are usually very mild, like a little pain in the arm or a slight fever. This is a major step because cervical cancer is a serious health problem in Pakistan. It is the third…
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