Hpv Shot Can Prevent Anal Cancer, Panel Says

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Wed, 11/17/2010 - 11:44am

The Gardasil vaccine appears effective for preventing anal cancer, members of a U.S. advisory panel said.  The FDA will decide whether to approve the shot  for  males and females ages 9 through 26 for preventing the  cancer.

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