Summary
The medicine protects them from a tiny germ that can cause a serious sickness later.
Doctors say this will help many girls stay safe from that sickness as they grow up. 🌟
Key Points
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Over eight million girls have received the Human Papillomavirus vaccine.
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The vaccine helps stop infections that can lead to a type of cancer.
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The program started this year to keep girls healthy in the future.
New Words to Learn
5 wordsHuman Papillomavirus
a tiny germ that can sometimes cause a sickness called cancer
vaccine
a safe medicine that trains the body to fight a germ
infection
when a germ gets into the body and can make you sick
cancer
a serious illness where some cells grow out of control
adolescent
a young person who is growing up, like a teenager
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