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Young women still don’t understand the importance of cervical cancer screening, a recent report indicates. Various health advocates are taking steps to combat this lack of awareness during Cervical Health Awareness Month.
Gardasil, the HPV vaccine recommended for young women, has just been approved for boys and young men too. Dr. Sharon Ufberg says the stop-go, safety-danger signals means more research, study and discussion are needed.
Since the HPV vaccine was approved a year ago, efforts to swiftly implement mandatory vaccinations for young women have run into religious opposition and increasing doubts from health officials. A proposed bill would limit federal funding.
Cervical cancer afflicts women of color and low-income women to a disproportionate degree. That’s why health advocates say a vaccine pending FDA approval in June must be targeted at the populations who need it most.