Millions of children to be offered life-saving jab to protect against 8 types of cancer from next week

MILLIONS children will be able to get a vaccine which protects against 8 types of cancer.

From next week, parents in the UK will be asked to consent to their child receiving the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.

Previously offered only to girls, the HPV vaccine is now available to all 12- and 13-year-olds, regardless of gender, providing a vital defence against cancer.

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