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"June 12, 2008 Media Release
Government approves vaccine program to protect girls from cancer
Edmonton ... The Alberta government will be taking action to prevent the majority of cervical cancers. All girls entering grade 5 in September 2008 will be eligible to receive a vaccine that will prevent 70 per cent of cervical cancers. ?Grade 9 girls will also be eligible for the vaccine from September 2009 to June 2012."
Since the Alberta Government's announcement that the HPV Vaccine will be available to students in Alberta schools starting September 2008, many parents have been asking questions. If you would like to host an education forum for parents about HPV and the Vaccine with an expert in the area, please contact Melanie at aspsh@shaw.ca.
