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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine
Why is it in news? | Recently, a Rome-based epidemiologist, Tom Jefferson, of the Cochrane Collaboration highlighted in a paper worrying gaps in published data on the vaccine, designed to prevent HPV-related cervical cancer. |
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About the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) |
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Conclusion | India has one of the largest burden of cervical cancer patients in the world. So, it is Imperative that India should adopt vaccines that would help it reduce this burden and save lives. Recently, The National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI), an advisory body that recommends vaccines for India’s Universal Immunization Programme (UIP), has given the green signal to the introduction of the Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in the UIP. Although this is a step in the right direction, concerns regarding the vaccine must be examined and addressed effectively to prevent future problems. |
Source | The Hindu |