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Cervical Cancer Vaccine Approved The FDA has approved a new vaccine for cervical cancer. In clinical trials, this vaccine has been shown to be nearly 100 percent effective in protecting against the two strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) that cause 70 percent of cervical cancers. “Though the vaccine won’t eradicate cervical cancer, it shows great promise in preventing many cases,” says gynecologic oncologist Richard Boulay, M.D., of Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network.The vaccine does not protect women who are already infected with HPV. This is a very common infection, and many people don’t know they are infected. The vaccine is not effective against cervical cancers caused by other factors. Cervical cancer can be detected early by your regular Pap smear. This page last updated 2/12/08 04:08 PM
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