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    sciencerules: Cervarix has been available for a while in the UK, just not in the states. And this? IS AWESOME. 80% of cervical cancer deaths are in developing ... more »
    anibundel: Ok, I want to state RIGHT NOW that the "Related Stories" feature on the side bar is an awesome idea. Unforch, it looks like it's searching for key wo... more »
    Karkadann: The HPV vaccine is a bunch of crap. What they dont mention is the terrible side effects it produces, as well as the fact that HPV generally goes away ... more »
    justfudgey: Can these really be called cervical cancer vaccines? After all, they don't work against cancer directly, but against cancers caused by HPV. Gardasil... more »
    hungryhungrycaterpillar: ...but are the women in these countries asking for these vaccines, or do they have more pressing concerns? Unfortunately, pumping money into these (ve... more »
    musicpup: I wonder if it was possible for GAVI to apply for funds with the Bill Gates Foundation? It was founded for such situations, no? more »
    vwbugirl: AH F. Every time I hear about HPV vaccines I get terribly angry. I got it right before Gardasil came out. Thank goodness others wont feel the same way... more »
    margareita metermaid: This is great news...though I wish the vaccine could work for more than just teenaged/early twenties women. Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't it onl... more »
    Scoldy Lox: This is great news. I can't even express how insane it seems to me that there exists a vaccine for cancer and it's not widely available. Yes, yes, y... more »
    sequined: Is this vaccine, like Gardasil, also a 3-shot regimen? I ask A. because I didn't see it in the blurb and am curious and 2. because I think the six-mon... more »
    BlondeGoddess: It's approved for developing countries, but not for America? Does this say more about the vaccine or the FDA? more »
  • #equalimmunization

    HPV Vaccine Approved For Women In Developing Countries

    The World Health Organization has approved Cervarix, a second cervical cancer vaccine, made by GlaxoSmithKline. This will hopefully mean good things for women in developing countries. More »