HPV vaccine is safe and reduces cell changes that can become cancer

A vaccine to prevent cervical cancer is safe and effective, a new review has confirmed.  The human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine reduces precancerous changes and doesn’t cause serious side effects, according to one of the largest reviews to date.  Professor Peter Sasieni, a Cancer Research UK-funded cervical screening expert at King’s College London, said he hoped the work would encourage young girls and their parents to take up the vaccination as there is clear evidence that it works.  Sophia Lowes, from Cancer Research UK, said: €œVirtually all cases of cervical cancer are caused by HPV and the HPV vaccine protects against the