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Cervical Cancer Screening Plummets Amid Vaccine Skepticism

9/12/2025

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A study found cervical cancer screening among U.S. women dropped significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, with non-adherence rising from 19.2% in 2019 to 25.8% in 2022.
Black women saw a 13.9 percentage point increase in non-adherence.
A Rasmussen poll revealed 56% of U.S. voters believe COVID vaccines caused significant deaths, indicating skepticism about vaccine safety.
Additionally, 42% of respondents seek accountability for CDC employees regarding pandemic management.
Awareness of the HPV vaccine among women aged 26 and under decreased from 11.6% in 2019 to 23.6% in 2022.

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A study found cervical cancer screening among U.S. women dropped significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, with non-adherence rising from 19.2% in 2019 to 25.8% in 2022.
Black women saw a 13.9 percentage point increase in non-adherence.
A Rasmussen poll revealed 56% of U.S. voters believe COVID vaccines caused significant deaths, indicating skepticism about vaccine safety.
Additionally, 42% of respondents seek accountability for CDC employees regarding pandemic management.
Awareness of the HPV vaccine among women aged 26 and under decreased from 11.6% in 2019 to 23.6% in 2022.