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HPV Vaccination Cuts Infections Below 1% Among Young Women

7/13/2025

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A groundbreaking study from Denmark reveals that HPV vaccination has dramatically cut infections of cancer-causing HPV types 16 and 18 among women aged 22-30, plummeting to under 1% by 2021. Yet, the persistence of other high-risk HPV types underscores the urgent need for ongoing cervical screenings and personalized health approaches.

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A groundbreaking study from Denmark reveals that HPV vaccination has dramatically cut infections of cancer-causing HPV types 16 and 18 among women aged 22-30, plummeting to under 1% by 2021. Yet, the persistence of other high-risk HPV types underscores the urgent need for ongoing cervical screenings and personalized health approaches.