Local MSP for Linlithgow Constituency, Fiona Hyslop, has welcomed the news that no new cases of cervical cancer have been detected in women across West Lothian who have received the HPV vaccine.
Commenting Fiona said:
“In West Lothian, 2,471 pupils received the vaccine last year and there have been no new cases of cervical cancer detected in those who are fully vaccinated.
“Figures from Public Health Scotland show that there have been no cervical cancer cases detected in fully vaccinated women since the immunisation programme began in 2008, highlighting the importance of receiving the vaccine.
“This shows the efficacy of preventative healthcare, and I would encourage all those who are offered the HPV vaccine to take it.”
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