HPV Vaccination and Adolescent Health: Addressing Parental Concerns

Farzana Islam; Yasir  Alvi; Neetu Choudhury

Farzana Islam Professor & Head, Department of Community Medicine, Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, New Delhi, India.
Yasir Alvi Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, New Delhi, India.
Neetu Choudhury Senior Resident, Department of Community Medicine, Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, New Delhi, India.

Keywords: HPV, Vaccination, Adolescents

Abstract

How to cite this article:
Islam F, Alvi Y, Choudhury N. HPV Vaccination and Adolescent Health: Addressing Parental Concerns. Ind J Youth Adol Health. 2023;10(3):1-3.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2349.2880.202305

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