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Japan Panel OKs HPV “Catch-Up” Shots for Females Born in FY1997-FY2005
A Japanese health ministry panel on December 23 approved a plan to offer free “catch-up” vaccinations to females who have missed HPV shots and passed the eligible ages under the national immunization program. The plan endorsed by the Health Sciences…
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