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When was the first vaccine against human papillomavirus approved?
Quick Answer
The first HPV vaccine was approved in 2006. It helped prevent infections that can cause cervical cancer and other cancers.
The Full Story
The first HPV vaccine, Gardasil, was approved in 2006. It protected against the most dangerous types of human papillomavirus linked to cervical cancer, as well as some other cancers and genital warts. HPV vaccination became a major cancer-prevention tool, especially when given before exposure to the virus. It was one of the first vaccines aimed at preventing a cancer-causing infection.
Key Facts
1.2006: first HPV vaccine approved
2.Gardasil was the first major product
3.HPV is linked to cervical cancer
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