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by nradov 1745 days ago
There is a safe and effective vaccine against cervical cancer. Hospitals still care for unvaccinated cervical cancer patients.

https://www.cancer.gov/news-events/cancer-currents-blog/2020...
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toomuchtodo 1745 days ago
The HPV vaccine is given to boys and girls for free in Australia, and they’re on their way to eradicating cervical and other cancers associated with HPV. Vaccines are compulsory to receive child care and family tax benefits.

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2...

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bananapub 1745 days ago
you mean the vaccine that isn't universally available for free to all americans?

why would you bother making such a silly comparison?

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nradov 1744 days ago
The HPV vaccine is available for free to all Americans with medical insurance regulated under the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). That's the vast majority.

https://www.healthcare.gov/preventive-care-adults/

We do still unfortunately have about 8% uninsured but local health departments occasionally offer free vaccination clinics for them.

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