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摘要

UKHSA reports that a quarter of school-leavers remain unvaccinated against HPV, leaving young women at risk of cervical cancer and both sexes vulnerable to other HPV-related cancers.

詳細內容

A quarter of school-leavers are unvaccinated against HPV, leaving young women at risk of cervical cancer and both sexes vulnerable to other HPV-related cancers. This concerning finding highlights a significant gap in vaccine coverage despite the availability of free HPV vaccination through the school-based immunization program.

HPV vaccination protects against:

• Cervical cancer: Almost all cases are caused by HPV
• Other cancers: Vulval, vaginal, penile, anal, and oropharyngeal cancers
• Genital warts: Caused by HPV types 6 and 11

Current program:

• Offered to children aged 12-13 (school year 8)
• Two-dose schedule given 6-24 months apart
• Gender-neutral vaccination (boys and girls)
• Catch-up available for those who missed doses

Implications of low coverage:

• Individual risk of HPV-related cancers remains high
• Reduced herd immunity benefits
• Preventable cancers will continue to occur
• Need for enhanced catch-up efforts

Barriers to vaccination:

• Missed school-based vaccination opportunities
• Lack of awareness about catch-up availability
• Vaccine hesitancy
• Administrative challenges

UKHSA is urging parents and young people to check vaccination records and arrange catch-up doses if needed. HPV vaccination is one of the most effective cancer prevention measures available.

相關疾病

Human Papillomavirus (HPV), cervical cancer, HPV-related cancers (vulval, vaginal, penile, anal, oropharyngeal), genital warts

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萃取時間: 2026-02-05T22:58:00Z 資料來源: UK Health Security Agency