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Human papillomavirus vaccination crisis in J apan
Author(s) -
Dornbusch Hans Jürgen,
Stiris Tom,
Torso Stefano,
RossRussell Robert,
Zavrsnik Jernej,
Wettergren Björn,
Mercier JeanChristophe,
Valiulis Arunas,
Hadjipanayis Adamos
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of paediatrics and child health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.631
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1440-1754
pISSN - 1034-4810
DOI - 10.1111/jpc.13020
Subject(s) - medicine , human papillomavirus , vaccination , position (finance) , population , public health , immunology , virology , environmental health , nursing , finance , economics
The E uropean A cademy of P aediatrics ( EAP ) is gravely concerned about the human papillomavirus ( HPV ) vaccination crisis in J apan and particularly about the negative position taken by governmental authorities. Given that the HPV vaccine is both safe and effective, there is no recognizable reason to date to withhold this lifesaving and cost effective public health measure from a population. Therefore, the EAP strongly encourages the J apanese health authorities to actively support HPV vaccination for the future health of their children and adolescents.