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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: human papilloma virus

human papilloma virus stories: 2 news summaries

 'Most Unlikely' 
 HPV Shot 
 Killed 
 UK Teen 

Health officials cite 'serious underlying condition,' though girl's school disputes it

Sep 29, 09 9:27 PM CDT
(Newser) - The British teen who died after being vaccinated against human papillomavirus had “a serious underlying medical condition,” health officials said today, and it is “most unlikely” that the shot, intended to prevent cervical cancer, killed 14-year-old Natalie Morton. An official at Morton’s school is skeptical. “... More »

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HPV • cervical cancer • United Kingdom • vaccine • human papilloma virus • Natalie Morton • medical condition

 UK Teen Dies 
 After HPV Vaccination 

14-year-old has 'rare but extreme reaction'; batch quarantined after others report trouble

Sep 28, 09 8:42 PM CDT
(Newser) - A 14-year-old British girl died yesterday after receiving the vaccine against human papillomavirus, and the National Health Service has quarantined the batch after three other girls reported unpleasant side effects. Her school is telling parents the girl had a “rare but extreme reaction” to the shot, which is commonly... More »

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HPV • cervical cancer • United Kingdom • vaccination • National Health Service • human papilloma virus • teen girls

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