Appointments for the latest variation of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine¹ are now being made available in a number of hospitals in Beijing, reports the Beijing News.

 

人乳头瘤病毒最新变种疫苗在北京一些医院已经可以预约接种。

 

People will have to wait around 20 days to receive an injection of the nine-variant HPV vaccine, which costs around 1,300 yuan.

 

Chinese authorities approved the importing of the nine-valent HPV vaccine to the mainland in April.

 

The nine-valent HPV vaccine has been tested effective in preventing up to nine types of HPV and it has been in high demand in China since the first batch² of it arrived in Hainan Province in late May.

 

HPV has been linked to a global rise in cervical cancer rates among women.

 

Medical professionals recommend young women receive the vaccine before they become sexually active, as HPV is spread through sexual activity.

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