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At our National Cancer Information Center trained Cancer Information Specialists can answer questions 24 hours a day, every day of the year to empower you with accurate, up-to-date information to help you make educated health decisions. We connect patients, caregivers, and family members with valuable services and resources.
Or ask us how you can get involved and support the fight against cancer. Some of the topics we can assist with include:
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For medical questions, we encourage you to review our information with your doctor.
Prepare for the visit with your child’s doctor. Keep in mind these general vaccination guidelines6:
HPV vaccination is recommended for both boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 12 years.
Children and young adults age 13 through 26 who have not been vaccinated, or who haven’t gotten all their doses, should get the vaccine as soon as possible.
Children need 2 or 3 doses depending on age at initial vaccination.
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