The NHS is urging those aged 16-25 who missed the HPV vaccine in school to get vaccinated against cervical and other cancers. Invitations will be sent to unvaccinated individuals via GP practices. Significant disparities in vaccine uptake were noted, especially in London, with over 418,000 children leaving school unvaccinated in recent years. The NHS aims to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040, targeting a 90% vaccination rate among girls. The updated HPV vaccine, effective since 2021, is projected to decrease women's cancer cases and related deaths significantly.
The NHS is encouraging people aged 16-25 to get the HPV vaccine to protect against cervical and other types of cancers, targeting those unvaccinated in school.
In 2023-2024, significant inequalities in HPV vaccine uptake were noted, particularly in London, with high numbers of children leaving school unvaccinated.
The ambitious goal is to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040, with plans to raise HPV vaccine uptake among girls to 90% and improve cervical screening.
The latest HPV vaccine introduced in 2021 has shown increased effectiveness, potentially reducing cases of women's cancer by 16% and HPV-related deaths by 9%.
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