The Swedish Social Welfare Board has decided that a vaccine which helps prevent cervical cancer will be included in the series of vaccinations given to girls.

Swedish Radio News reports that family wealth seems to determine which girls receive a vaccine that reduces the risk of some forms of cancer.

The variety of human papilloma viruses that cause invasive cervical cancer cases worldwide are largely consistent across continents, according to a new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

A second cervical cancer vaccine has passed a key clinical trial and its maker is seeking to use the vaccine in countries around the world. As VOA's Carol Pearson reports, more women may be able to use this new vaccine by drug giant GlaxoSmithKline than use the first cervical cancer vaccine, Gardisil.

The Australian scientist who developed the world's first cervical cancer vaccine is now focusing on the disease in the developing world.

Some U.S. state lawmakers are fighting a mandate requiring certain vaccinations for children, saying it encourages undesirable behavior. Getting vaccinated has become a more complicated process since the 18th century, when English scientist Edward Jenner first discovered a vaccine for smallpox.