WATCH | Bhekisisa: How anti-cervical cancer jabs work

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Most cervical cancer cases are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which spreads through sex.

Anti-HPV injections have been around since 2006 and getting the jab as a teenager can stop cervical cancer in about nine out of 10 women later in life.

We break down how the injections work, what they cost and why they save lives.

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WATCH | Bhekisisa: How anti-cervical cancer jabs work

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