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HPV Vaccine’s Effectiveness Remains High Amidst Uptake Concerns

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Hippocratic Post

HPV vaccine continues to be highly effective as concern grows over falling uptake: New data released today by the Office for National Statistics has shown that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme is up to 95% effective in preventing cervical cancer. The HPV virus causes 99% of cervical cancers and also can cause other types […]

Cervical cancer rates set to double for over 50s

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Hippocratic Post

Cervical cancer rates set to double among over 50s over next 20 years: A new model, commissioned by Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust, has found that rates of cervical cancer are set to rocket among older age groups. While HPV vaccination has led to plummeting cases among younger age groups, both diagnoses and mortality are set […]