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Vaccines & vaccinations guide
In 2006, a number of vaccines received FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approval for use in children and/or adults. The vaccines are now available throughout the United States.
One that has been touted in the media is the vaccination for HPV (Human Papillomavirus), a virus linked to cervical cancer. The HPV vaccine became available in June 2006 and is recommended for all girls and women who are or could possibly be sexually active.
Most doctors recommend the vaccine for girls ten and up, though the manufacturer suggests nine and older. The vaccine called Gardasil is given in a series of three injections that are spaced two months apart.
