Cervical cancer deaths for vaccinated young women fall to zero in England: study
A new study published in The Lancet reveals that cervical cancer deaths among women aged 20-24 in England have dropped to zero between 2020 and 2024. Researchers attribute this success to the national HPV vaccination program and regular cervical screening.
Why it matters
This provides definitive evidence of the long-term efficacy of HPV vaccines in preventing cancer-related mortality on a national scale.
The HPV vaccine for cervical cancer has reduced the risk of dying from the disease before the age of 30 in England to almost zero, the first study of its kind showed Thursday.
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