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Daniel Keane

Concern over drop in HPV vaccine coverage among secondary school pupils

HPV vaccination coverage has dropped in England among school children (Stock image)

(Picture: PA Wire)

Health officials have expressed concern over a drop in HPV vaccine coverage among secondary school pupils in England.

Analysis by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) found that vaccination coverage against the virus dropped by 7 per cent in year 8 girls and 8.7 per cent in year 8 boys in 2021/22 compared with the previous academic year.

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