Caribbean countries to have access to the HPV9 vaccine

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Caribbean countries to have access to the HPV9 vaccine

WASHINGTON, CMC – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says it will make available to Caribbean countries, the 9-valent HPV vaccine through its Revolving Fund for Access to Vaccines starting in July this year. PAHO said that the...

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