South Africa: Anonymous Messages Spread Vaccine Myths

North West parents have allegedly received anonymous messages warning them not to vaccinate their daughters against the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Health officials have once again assured the public of the vaccine's safety.

On 12 March 2014, the departments of health and basic education launched a school-based campaign to vaccinate girls older than nine years old and in Grade Four against HPV.

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