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<p>The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation is currently considering whether
the human papillomavirus vaccination programme for girls, which was introduced in
2008 primarily to protect against cervical cancer, should be extended to include adolescent
boys. The Department will consider its final advice once it has been received.</p><p>Any
on-going legal discussions related to this issue are subject to legal professional
privilege. The Government will ensure that any decision taken is fully compliant with
relevant equality legislation.</p>
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