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Myths and Facts
Myth
I can only catch the virus that could cause cervical cancer through sex.

Fact
You could catch the virus that could cause cervical cancer through intimate skin-to-skin contact in the genital area, not just through sexual intercourse.3

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References

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  3. Adapted from Jo's Trust. HPV. Jo's Trust website. Available on: click here Accessed on December 1st 2009
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  28. Adapted from Drink Aware trust. Alcohol and your health. Available on: click here. Accessed on October 28th 2009
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  30. Adapted from Cancer Research UK click here. Accessed on October 28th 2009
  31. Adapted from Department of Health. Having the vaccination. Department of Health website. Available on: click here. Accessed on October 28th 2009
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