By: Bradley Bouzane 25 October 2010 On the heels of a survey that suggests only a small fraction of at-risk Canadian women are getting vaccinated against a virus closely linked to cervical cancer, a specialist says the focus needs to remain on publicly funded school programs. The survey, released last week by Leger Marketing, suggested […]
Fight against HPV is on
By: Tim Switzer 22 October 2010 Nearly two-thirds of eligible school-aged girls in Saskatchewan are being vaccinated against the human papillomavirus (HPV) in an effort to lower rates of cervical cancer. Since the vaccination program was launched in schools at the start of the 2008-09 school year, approximately 61 per cent of girls in Grade […]
90% of Young Canadian Women Not Vaccinated Against Cervical Cancer
By: CNW Group 21 October 2010 Young Canadian women are leaving themselves vulnerable to cervical cancer because they are unaware of the benefits of vaccination and feel the cost of the vaccine is prohibitive, according to a survey of young women and mothers released today. Lack of Awareness * 68% of young Canadian women between […]
"Vaccination advertising"
By: Robert Snefjella Posted 28 December 2010 Tis’ the season for being subjected to taxpayer paid for government messages ordaining vaccination as the primary weapon against the flu. On the radio a pleasant voice delivers the message from “the government of Ontario.” The message reminds us to wash hands, sneeze cleverly, and best of all […]
Financial Barriers Lower Pediatric Use of Combination Vaccines
By: Susan Kreimer 06 December 2010 Poor reimbursement may hinder pediatricians from using combination vaccines in their practices, a new national survey suggests. The study appears in the December issue of the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine More than half of survey participants said their practices did not receive adequate reimbursement for the purchase […]
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