Monday 21 July 2008, Channel 4
In the next few weeks every girl aged 12 to 13 in Britain will be offered a vaccination to help protect her against cervical cancer. It’s the first time a jab has been developed that can prevent a cancer. The vaccine works by stopping women contracting the virus that causes cervical cancer. But while some hail it as a medical breakthrough, it has provoked controversy. Journalist Jane Moore, who has two daughters, sets out to find answers to the questions every parent will ask before deciding whether to allow their daughters to have the vaccination. Will it work? Is it necessary? And is it safe?
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