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Study: Vaccine Effective Against Cervical Cancer Virus

A new vaccine against the virus that leads to cervical cancer shows promising results, scientists say. Doctors say widespread use of the vaccine could sharply reduce the rate of the disease. NPR's Joe Palca reports.

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Joe Palca is a science correspondent for NPR.