A human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine¹ becomes available in China for women between 16 to 26 years old.

 

可供16至26岁女性使用的人乳头瘤病毒疫苗在中国已经可以买到。

 

The country's top drug regulator has allowed the new vaccine to enter the Chinese market after meeting certain requirements.

 

There are three HPV vaccines² which cover different kinds of viruses and different age groups from nine to 45 years old. The new vaccine can help prevent 92.1 percent of all kinds of cervical cancers.

 

By far all the HPV vaccines available worldwide can also be bought in China.

 

Cervical cancer is caused by sexually³ acquired infection with certain types of HPV. There is also evidence linking HPV with other cancers affecting both male and female genitals.

 

HPV vaccine producers have been asked to develop risk management plans and track their products' development after entering the market.

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