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Influence from the Sun and the Moon - The Guardian 31st October 2009
"Every now and then, it's fun to dip into the world of politics and find out what our lords and masters are saying about science. First we find Brooks Newmark, Conservative MP for Braintree, introducing a bill to reduce the age for cervical cancer screening to 20.
The Sun newspaper has been running a campaign to lower the screening age, on the back of the death of reality television star Jade Goody at the age of 28 from cervical cancer, and gathered 108,000 signatures on a petition."
Cervical cancer jab would 'make girls more promiscuous' - Daily Telegraph 27th October 2009
"One in seven girls has admitted that having the cervical cancer vaccination could make them more promiscuous because they would feel more "protected", research has found. "
Liverpool women have to wait longer for smear tests - Liverpool Echo 26th October 2009
"NEARLY half of women having smear tests in Liverpool wait more than six weeks for results.
Around 15,000 patients waited longer than the recommended time in 2008/09, for results of the cervical cancer check in the city."
Cancer jab may make us more promiscuous say 1 in 7 girls - Daily Mail 27th October 2009
"One in seven schoolgirls admits the cervical cancer jab could lead to them becoming more promiscuous, a survey has found.
They say they are more likely to take sexual risks in future because they are protected against the sexually transmitted HPV virus, which causes 70 per cent of cervical tumours. "
HPV jab girls are 'sex cautious' - BBC Health News 27th October 2009
"Eight in 10 girls say that having the HPV jab makes them think twice about the risks of having sex, a poll finds.
The findings may go some way to dispel concerns that the cervical cancer vaccine could make girls more likely to start having sex younger, say experts. "
'Jade Goody effect' boosts cervical cancer screening rates - The Guardian 22nd October 2009
"Jade Goody's high-profile battle with cervical cancer helped to dramatically reverse the downward trend in women going for screening, figures showed today.
The number of women aged 25 to 64 who underwent screening increased by 400,000 in 2008/09 from 3.2 million to 3.6 million, a report from the NHS Information Centre revealed. The overall number of women screened in the past five years rose from 78.6% in March 2008 to 78.9% in March 2009, the first time this percentage has increased since 2002. And the increase in screening was even more prominent among younger women."
Cervical screening rate jumps on Jade Goody effect - The Times 23rd October 2009
"The number of women having cervical screening has risen sharply following Jade Goody’s high-profile battle with cancer, figures show.
A downward trend in the screening of women aged 25 to 64 was reversed dramatically last year, with an extra 400,000 having the check in 2008-09, according to the NHS Information Centre. The increase was particularly pronounced in young women. "
Jade Goody effect boosts cancer screenings - Daily Telegraph 23rd October 2009
"Jade Goody's high-profile battle with cervical cancer helped to dramatically reverse the downward trend in women going for screening, figures showed today. "
Goody effect 'boosts screening' - BBC Health News 22nd October 2009
"Reality TV star Jade Goody's fight against cervical cancer led to a rise in women undergoing screening in England, experts believe.
The 27-year-old died earlier this year after being diagnosed in 2008. "
26-year-old dies of cancer after doctor fails to spot signs eight times - Daily Telegraph 19th October 2009
"A 26-year-old woman died of cancer after her GP failed to spot the symptoms eight times in four years. "
Doctor faces being struck off as woman too young for screening dies of cervical cancer - Daily Mail 19th October 2009
"A doctor who failed to spot the symptoms of cervical cancer in a young woman eight times in four years faces being struck off.
Dr Navin Shankar told Nikki Sams her health problems were 'nothing serious', never performed an internal examination and ignored her pleas for a hospital check-up."
Liverpool girls urged to get cancer jab - Liverpool Echo 17th October 2009
"LIVERPOOL girls are being encouraged to get the cervical cancer jab on Monday.
The Arm Against Cervical Cancer team will visit St John’s Shopping Centre as part of a nationwide tour to help raise further awareness of the HPV vaccine.
It is being offered to all girls aged 12-18 and offers protection against the two strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV) that cause over 70% of cases of cervical cancer."
Liverpool girls urged to get cancer jab - Liverpool Daily Post 17th October 2009
"LIVERPOOL girls are being encouraged to get the cervical cancer jab on Monday.
The Arm Against Cervical Cancer team will visit St John’s Shopping Centre as part of a nationwide tour to help raise further awareness of the HPV vaccine."
Cumbrian health chief’s backing for cervical cancer jabs - North West Evening Mail 5th October 2009
"A COUNTY health chief is reassuring parents and young girls that a cervical cancer vaccination has passed rigorous safety tests and is vital to saving lives.
Parents have been concerned about the Cervarix jab following the death of 14-year-old Coventry schoolgirl, Natalie Morton, who collapsed less than two hours after being given the vaccination at school on Monday."
Healthy reporting on the HPV vaccine - The Guardian 5th October 2009
"How did the media handle the death of Natalie Morton? Well, actually. With good science, an MMR-style panic was averted"
Parents of brain-damaged teenager blame cervical cancer jab - Daily Telegraph 3rd October 2009
"A teenage girl has been left brain-damaged after falling ill within days of being given Cervarix, the controversial cervical cancer vaccine. "
The worries over the cervical cancer jab and the questions that must be answered - Daily Mail 2nd October 2009
"Natalie's death forced experts to stress that the cervical cancer jab is safe. The Mail supports that. But we also believe that the parents who claim it terribly damaged their daughters have a right to speak."
Girl who died after cervical cancer injection had tumour in her chest - The Guardian 1st October 2009
"Death of Natalie Morton due to underlying medical condition, inquest hears"
Private functions - The Guardian 1st October 2009
"The media may want the doctors' details, but recent events underline the value of medical confidentiality"
School delays vaccine after Coventry death - Times & Star 1st October 2009
"A WORKINGTON school has stopped giving a cancer vaccine to girl pupils after the death of a 14-year-old in Coventry, despite reassurances the jab is safe."
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