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Japan Approves MSD’s 9-Valent HPV Vaccine 5 Years after Filing
Japanese regulators approved MSD’s nine-valent HPV vaccine on July 21 for the prevention of cervical cancer and certain other HPV-related conditions in females. The approval comes five years after its submission as the country’s HPV vaccination policy remains in limbo.…
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