Facilitated by the PNG Cancer Foundation, the workshop focused mainly on myths and facts around the HPV Vaccine.
This was presented by HPV technical advisor Dr. Julie Stinshoff using a powerpoint to point out the myths and backing it up with facts of the HPV Vaccine.
MYTH: The vaccine wasn't properly tested and hasn't been proven to prevent HPV-related cancers
FACT: In initial clinical trials, the vaccine was given to 20,000 women aged 16–26 years in 33 countries including Australia, before it was approved for widespread use.
