Value of Medicines: HPV Vaccine [Video]

Cervical cancer is the 20th most commonly diagnosed type of cancer in Canada and affects mostly working aged women. Every year in Canada, approximately 1,450 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer, with 380 dying from the disease.

Innovative medicines and vaccines are some of the most powerful tools available to help prevent illness, manage chronic disease, and in some cases offer curative solutions. These medicines help Canadians live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. They offer tremendous value to
patients, our healthcare system, and our society.