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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Storm Newton

Study finds school HPV vaccine also cuts cancer risk in unvaccinated women

A new study has found that high uptake of school-based immunisation against human papillomavirus (HPV) could also offer protection against the development of pre-cancerous cells in unvaccinated women.

Researchers suggest these “herd effects” support universal vaccination initiatives, particularly those that target teenagers.

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