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Could the HPV vaccine eliminate cervical cancer deaths?

New research indicates the HPV vaccine has cut the risk of cervical cancer deaths for women under 30 to effectively zero in the United Kingdom. The program has saved hundreds of lives since school-age girls began receiving the jab in 2008. Experts warn that deaths could increase if vaccination rates among teenagers drop.

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New data confirms the vaccine has reduced cervical cancer deaths to zero among vaccinated young women in England.

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  1. HPV Vaccine Reduces Cervical Cancer Deaths to Near Zero in Young Women

    New research indicates the HPV vaccine has cut the risk of cervical cancer deaths for women under 30 to effectively zero in the United Kingdom. The program has saved hundreds of lives since school-age girls began receiving the jab in 2008. Experts warn that deaths could increase if vaccination rates among teenagers drop.

    What's confirmed:

    • The HPV vaccine has reduced the risk of cervical cancer death before age 30 to effectively zero in the United Kingdom.
    • Cervical cancer deaths for vaccinated young women have fallen to zero in England.
    • Hundreds of lives have been saved since school-age girls were offered the HPV jab in 2008.
    • The HPV vaccine reduces infections and cervical cancer cases.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Deaths and cases may rise again as fewer teenagers get vaccinated.
    • Cervical screening remains important despite the new study.
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