Proof that the HPV vaccine is working
Candis health editor, Karen Evennett shares the latest health update…
Good news for parents of daughters who have received the HPV vaccine to reduce their risk of cervical cancer: we already have proof that the programme is making a difference. Prior to the vaccine being introduced, a survey showed around 1 in 5 sexually active girls aged 16 to 18 were infected with at least one of the two HPV types included in vaccines. A recent survey has shown that the prevalence has dropped to 1 in 15.
great news. As a School Nurse I have administered this immunisation for the last 6 years.