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Protect Against Cancer: HPV Awareness Day Urges Vaccination

3/5/2025

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March 4 marks International HPV Awareness Day, a crucial reminder from the New York State Department of Health about the life-saving power of HPV screenings and vaccinations. This common sexually transmitted infection can lead to multiple cancers, making early vaccination for children as young as 9 vital in preventing six types of cancer.

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March 4 marks International HPV Awareness Day, a crucial reminder from the New York State Department of Health about the life-saving power of HPV screenings and vaccinations. This common sexually transmitted infection can lead to multiple cancers, making early vaccination for children as young as 9 vital in preventing six types of cancer.