A qualitative study to assess school nurses' views on vaccinating 12–13 year old school girls against human papillomavirus without parental consent

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In the UK, parental consent for the routine vaccination of 12–13 year olds schoolgirls against human papillomavirus (HPV) is recommended, although legally girls may be able to consent themselves. As part of a vaccine study conducted...

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Main Authors: Baxter David, Elton Peter, Roberts Stephen A, McCann Rosemary, Stretch Rebecca, Brabin Loretta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/254