Catholic School says no to cancer jab

[Dave Roberts]

A Roman Catholic school has banned pupils from receiving the new cervical cancer vaccine on its premises. Governors at St Monica's High School in Prestwich, Greater Manchester, believe the school is "not the right place" to administer the injections. The vaccinations give immunity to key strains of the sexually-transmitted Human Papilloma Virus, responsible for 70% of cervical cancers. The school's head teacher said he could not comment on the governors' decision. The vaccine is given in three injections over six months and is being offered to all female year-eight pupils.

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