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Japan stops cancer vaccines as World Health Organization put in sharp focus

By Kamau Kaniaru

Japanese government has withdrawn administration of vaccines against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) in Kitui as the World Health Organisation (WHO) faces stinging criticism. Japan has cited adverse effects including infertility, long-term pain, numbness and paralysis.

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