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Canada Updates HPV Vaccine Guidance: Single Dose Now Recommended for Ages 9-20

Jul 25, 2024

Canada's National Advisory Committee on Immunization now recommends one dose of the HPV vaccine for children and youth aged 9-20.
Two doses remain recommended for individuals aged 21-26, while immunocompromised people should receive three doses.
The update aims to improve convenience and vaccination rates, emphasizing the vaccine's effectiveness in preventing various cancers.

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