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http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle.../15105336.html (it may ask you to log in)

My first beef is they call it "cancer vaccine".

This is interesting, seems they are saying regular checkups and PAPS are still the best:
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The department will deliver a report to the Legislature today saying that the best approach to preventing the human papilloma virus (HPV) is through continued cancer screenings and education.
and this:

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The Health Department's report says health care providers should continue to educate the public about the causes of cervical cancer and how to prevent it, continue to stress the importance of Pap tests for early detection of the cancer, and educate adolescents and preadolescents and their parents so they can make informed decisions about the vaccination.
normally they say "let your doctor decide what is right for you" or something like that.