Urgent vaccination appeal as more than 14,000 Western Cape Grade 5 girls remain unprotected

IOL · Published 2h ago

An urgent call to parents: Over 14,000 Grade 5 girls in the Western Cape are at risk of cervical cancer without the HPV vaccine. Act now to ensure your child is protected!

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