Question
Name two vaccines used that prevent cancers.
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Answer
Two vaccines that prevent cancers: HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccine — prevents cervical (and other anogenital) carcinoma — and Hepatitis B vaccine — prevents hepatocellular carcinoma (by preventing chronic HBV infection).
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