80% Drop In Cervical Precancer Attributed To HPV Vaccine

HPV vaccine that RFK once called "dangerous" credited for precancerous lesions rate plunge
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is having a huge impact on cervical cancer prevention among young women, a U.S. government report published Thursday suggests. Why it matters: The CDC report shows that rates of precancerous lesions among women aged 20-24 screened for cervical cancer dropped by about 80% from 2008 to 2022.
HPV vaccine credited for declining cervical precancer rates
Fewer precancerous lesions are being found in young women undergoing cervical cancer screenings thanks to the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Rates of precancerous lesions in women between the ages of 20 and 24 dropped by roughly 80 percent from 2008 to 2022,
80% Drop In Cervical Precancer Attributed To The HPV Vaccine
Because almost all cases of cervical cancer can be traced to HPV, some countries think the vaccine will help them eliminate the disease within years.
U.S. Sees Huge Drop in Cervical Precancers
CIN2+ cases per 100,000 screened women decreased 11% annually for women ages 20 to 24. Among screened women ages 25 to 29, CIN2+ incidence increased 3.1% annually during 2008 to 2016, and decreased 4.3% annually during 2016 to 2022, resulting in an average annual percentage change (AAPC) that was stable (-0.2%).
HPV Vaccine: A Game-Changer in Cervical Cancer Prevention
A new government report shows an 80% decrease in cervical precancerous lesions among vaccinated young women. Despite previous criticisms from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the HPV vaccine proves effective in preventing cervical cancer.
CDC report adds to evidence that HPV vaccine is preventing cervical cancer in US women
A new government report adds to evidence that the HPV vaccine, once called dangerous by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is preventing cervical cancer in young women. The report comes after Kennedy pledged to give a family member any fees he might earn from HPV vaccine litigation.
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