80% Drop In Cervical Precancer Attributed To HPV Vaccine

80% Drop In Cervical Precancer Attributed To The HPV Vaccine
Because almost all cases of cervical cancer can be traced to HPV, some countries think the vaccine will help them eliminate the disease within years.
HPV vaccine linked to sharp decline in precancerous lesions among young women
Why it matters: The CDC report shows that rates of precancerous lesions among women aged 20-24 screened for cervical cancer dropped by about 80% from 2008 to 2022. The report comes just days after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — who once called the HPV vaccine "dangerous and defective" — was confirmed as health and human services secretary.
CDC report adds to evidence that HPV vaccine is preventing cervical cancer
A new government report says that rates for precancerous lesions decreased about 80% among younger women who were screened for cervical cancer
HPV vaccine credited for declining cervical precancer rates
Fewer precancerous lesions are being found in young women undergoing cervical cancer screenings thanks to the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Rates of precancerous lesions in women between the ages of 20 and 24 dropped by roughly 80 percent from 2008 to 2022,
CDC Report Shares Evidence Supporting HPV Vaccine Preventing Cancer In US Women
A new report published by the CDC shows how much the HPV vaccine has impacted cervical cancer. While there was a certain skepticism regarding its efficacy, this report proves how important it is to stay ahead of any future problems.
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