CBC WebsiteOnly about 25 per cent of Grade 5 girls in Calgary's Catholic schools have received the HPV vaccine, compared with about 70 per cent of girls in public schools, Alberta Health Services says.
Last year, the province launched a campaign to immunize Grade 5 girls against the human papillomavirus, which can be transmitted through sexual contact and can cause cervical cancer.
The vaccine was delivered through Alberta schools, but Bishop Fred Henry said it wouldn't be appropriate in Catholic schools, because it would encourage premarital sex.
Calgary Catholic School District trustees refused to allow the clinics in its schools, so the province distributed the vaccine through community clinics.
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For me this has nothing to do with religion. there has not been enough research done on this vacine. my daughter is NOT having this vaccine
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