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HPV Vaccine Expansion Could Eradicate Cancers in South Korea

12/13/2025

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Researchers at the University of Maryland developed a model showing that expanding HPV vaccination in South Korea to 99% of females and 65% of boys aged 12–17 could eliminate HPV-related cancers within 60–70 years.
Current policies vaccinate about 80% of girls and are insufficient to achieve elimination.
The model suggests promoting safer-sex practices could reduce HPV burden and inform vaccination strategies in other countries, including the United States.

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Researchers at the University of Maryland developed a model showing that expanding HPV vaccination in South Korea to 99% of females and 65% of boys aged 12–17 could eliminate HPV-related cancers within 60–70 years.
Current policies vaccinate about 80% of girls and are insufficient to achieve elimination.
The model suggests promoting safer-sex practices could reduce HPV burden and inform vaccination strategies in other countries, including the United States.