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HPV vaccine cuts cervical cancer risk by 80% for girls under 16—study

An international team of researchers said Monday that receiving the human papillomavirus vaccine by age 16 reduces the risk of developing cervical cancer by...

From desk to delight: Your guide to post-work well-being

The modern “office girlie” often finds herself juggling a demanding 9-to-5 job with a myriad of personal responsibilities. While professional success is important, it’s...

Protect yourself: Here’s where you can get HPV vaccine today

Unbeknownst to most people, cervical cancer, once a leading cause of death among women, is one of the only two preventable cancers thanks to...

DOH to launch free HPV immunization for Filipino girls

The Department of Health (DOH) is set to launch a free immunization program for girls against human papillomavirus (HPV) this year. During a televised program,...

Make your health a priority this 2025

Every new year, we often hear the familiar phrase: This year will be different. It’s a time to break bad habits, pursue long-standing goals, and...

Batangas LGU ramps up HPV vaccination drive to fight cervical cancer

The Sto. Tomas local government has launched a targeted HPV vaccination program to combat cervical cancer among young girls. Dubbed “SHEmpre Ligtas: Sapat na Kaalaman...

Health experts urge DOH to include 9-Valent HPV vaccine in immunization program

The Philippine Infectious Diseases Society for Obstetrics and Gynecology (PIDSOG) has called on the Department of Health (DOH) to integrate the 9-valent human papillomavirus...

Time out for vaccination

The Department of Health rolls out its intensive inoculation drive against HPV, measles, Rubella, tetanus and diphtheria. The campaign, dubbed ‘Bakuna Eskwela’ in Carmona...

Rising Cases Highlight Urgency for Immunization

HPV is the leading cause of cervical cancer, which ranks as the second most frequent cancer among Filipino women, with around 12 women dying...

Ilocos Norte Launches School-Based Vaccination for Young Girls Against Cervical Cancer

Laoag City, Ilocos Norte— The province of Ilocos Norte has intensified its efforts to safeguard young girls against cervical cancer by becoming the first...

DOH eyes expanding HPV vaccination initiative to include private schools 

The Department of Health (DOH) said that it is considering the inclusion of private schools in the expansion of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among...

‘Di mo DeCerv’: Empowering Communities in the Fight Against Cervical Cancer

No one deserves to experience cervical cancer. This is why HPV and cervical cancer awareness event “Cervical Cancer: Di mo DeCerv” brought together medical organizations,...

Gov’t, medical societies, pharmacists, patient groups commit to eliminate cervical cancer in PH

For the first time ever, over 400 stakeholders, including municipalities, healthcare advocacy groups, national agencies, and civil societies, stood united against the Big C...

Cebu goes all-out on cervical cancer awareness, HPV vaccination

Cebu is taking significant steps to raise awareness about cervical cancer and HPV vaccination. The entire island has launched a massive campaign to educate...
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