CDC says it cuts cervical precancers by 80% in young women

CDC report adds to evidence that HPV vaccine is preventing cervical cancer in US women
A new government report says that rates for precancerous lesions decreased about 80% among younger women who were screened for cervical cancer.
RFK Jr. called HPV vaccine ‘defective’; CDC says it cuts cervical precancers by 80% in young women
HPV vaccination efforts have significantly reduced the rates of precancerous cervical lesions among women, particularly those aged 20-24, showing an 80% decrease. Continued screening and prevention are essential,
HPV vaccine that RFK once called "dangerous" credited for precancerous lesions rate plunge
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is having a huge impact on cervical cancer prevention among young women, a U.S. government report published Thursday suggests. 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.
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,
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.
U.S. Sees Huge Drop in Cervical Precancers
Cervical precancer rates dropped precipitously among young women who underwent screening after the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine was first recommended in the U.S., CDC researchers reported. Among women ages 20 to 24 who were screened for cervical cancer from 2008 to 2022,
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