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Feds pressed for cancer vaccine cash.

Authors :
Hawaleshka, Danylo
Source :
Maclean's. 3/26/2007, Vol. 120 Issue 11, p35-35. 1/3p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The article discusses a cancer treatment that the Canadian federal government may fund. The vaccine, known as Gardasil, fights cervical cancer and genital warts caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). The disease impacts women much differently than men. The cost is high-$300 million total. Pharmaceutical company Merck manufactures the vaccine.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00249262
Volume :
120
Issue :
11
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Maclean's
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
24471102