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Call for 'informed' debate on HPV vaccine

Claims HPV vaccine has potentially 'deadly' side effects

Campaigners are calling on government to fully investigate the alleged harms caused by routine vaccinations given to millions of young girls.

Around 40 people - including health professionals and politicians - attended a public meeting in the Legislative Buildings yesterday.

No one from the Department of Health and Social Care was present.

Former government healthcare advisor Courtenay Heading says a 'trillion dollar' global pharmaceutical industry is prioritising profit over patient welfare.

He says the HPV vaccine, which is offered to all girls in school Year 8 in the Island, has potentially deadly side effects - and has not been proven to prevent cervical cancer.

At least two Manx girls have been left with infertility and seizures, he claims.

Mr Heading wants the DHSC to listen to his argument.

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