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HPV Vaccine Stops Cervical Cancer Deaths in English Young Women

6/20/2026

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HPV Vaccine Saves

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London reported zero cervical cancer deaths among English women aged 20-24 between 2020 and 2024.
The study estimated that about 23 deaths would have occurred without the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which cut deaths by 80% in 2015-2019 versus earlier years.
Cancer Research UK chief executive Michelle Mitchell said the findings indicate a future with almost no cervical cancer is now within reach.

Summary

Health Dept Campaign

Vaccination coverage fell to 71.7% for Year 8 girls and 67% for boys in England in 2024-25, missing the WHO 90% target.
London had the lowest uptake at 62.6% of girls and 57.7% of boys; the Department of Health and Social Care announced catch-up HPV campaigns via pharmacies and cervical screening kits.
Director of Vaccination Caroline Temmink linked higher uptake to the NHS goal of eliminating cervical cancer by 2040.

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HPV Vaccine Saves

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London reported zero cervical cancer deaths among English women aged 20-24 between 2020 and 2024.
The study estimated that about 23 deaths would have occurred without the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which cut deaths by 80% in 2015-2019 versus earlier years.
Cancer Research UK chief executive Michelle Mitchell said the findings indicate a future with almost no cervical cancer is now within reach.

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