While not risk free, doctors say benefits clearly outweigh risks. In this article, Dr. Kendall Krause, MD explains the Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System and puts reports of adverse events in perspective.

ABC News:Doctors Come Out in Support of Cervical Cancer Vaccine

September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month and the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) and the National Council of Women’s Organizations (NCWO) are launching a new campaign, “Know the Facts About Cervical Cancer Prevention,” to help women best protect themselves from this preventable disease.

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Women In Government to Present at 20th World Cancer Congress & Release Toolkit on Cervical Cancer Prevention. Women In Government's Board of Directors and staff members will travel to Geneva, Switzerland for the August 27, 2008 event.

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In an editorial, the Washington Post says the case for the HPV vaccine is clear-cut. It commends Virginia and D.C. for mandating the vaccine while also providing education and giving parents a chance to opt out.

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In a survey of college students conducted by Florida State University researchers, 94% of women and 64% of men had heard of HPV. Those who knew about HPV were generally knowledgeable about the virus.

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