New study finds improved vaccine that protects against nine types of HPV

Cervical cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related death worldwide, with almost 300,000 deaths occurring each year. More than 80 percent of these deaths occur in developing nations. The advent of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines has significantly reduced the number of those who develop and die from cervical cancer. And thanks to an international effort to improve the vaccine, the medical community is one step closer to preventing more HPV-associated diseases.
Source: World Pharma News - Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Featured Research Research and Development Source Type: news