Calgary’s Catholic schools review ban on HPV vaccine

Calgary’s Catholic school district will review its policy against allowing students to be vaccinated for the virus that causes cervical and other types of cancers. Four years ago, the district said no to the HPV vaccine, a position that was strongly supported by Calgary Bishop Fred Henry, who opposed the vaccine being given in Catholic schools on moral and religious grounds. The district’s board of trustees now says because of recent medical studies it will consult with parents about offering the vaccine to Grade 5 girls. Read the full news article here.