11 September 2008

Rate of Anaphylaxis After HPV Vaccine Higher Than Other Vaccines

The rate of anaphylaxis, a rare but severe allergic reaction, is higher in women after a human papillomavirus vaccination, Australian researchers say.

A study, published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, found the HPV adverse reaction in young women was five to 20 times higher than that identified in comparable school-based vaccination programs.

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