Scientists know that viral agents cause some cancers. Among these cancers are liver cancer and cervical cancer. The National Cancer Institute (NCI), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,(CDC), and the American Cancer Society (ACS) have prepared material that discusses some cancers against which cancer vaccines may be effective. Click on the links below to view the material.*
National Cancer Institute Cancer Vaccine Factsheet
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention HPV vaccine - CDC Factsheet
American Cancer Society Frequently Asked Questions About Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccines
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