Denmark Eliminates Leading Cancer-Causing HPV Strains Following 2008 Vaccine Rollout
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Summary
Denmark has successfully eliminated infections from the two most dangerous cancer-causing HPV strains (types 16 and 18) following the introduction of the HPV vaccine in 2008. The research published in Eurosurveillance shows the vaccine program has been so effective that it provides protection even to unvaccinated women through herd immunity. This breakthrough could significantly impact future cervical cancer screening protocols as vaccinated populations grow.
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The research, published in Eurosurveillance, could have implications for how vaccinated populations are screened in the coming years
After breast cancer, cervical cancer is the most common type of cancer among women aged 15 to 44 years in Europe, and human papillomavirus (HPV) is the leading cause
Infections with human papillomavirus (HPV) types 16 and 18 have been virtually eliminated since vaccination began in 2008 – protecting even unvaccinated women
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