Huge boost as HPV jab found to slash rates of another major cancer in men

Huge boost as HPV jab found to slash rates of another major cancer in men

Thousands of cases of head and neck cancer are set to be prevented thanks to the success of the HPV vaccine. The revolutionary jab has already slashed rates of cervical cancer in women by around 90%. Now, a study presented at the world’s largest cancer conference found it more than halved rates of head and … Read more

HPV vaccine can prevent cancer. So why isn’t it free for many Canadians? – National

HPV vaccine can prevent cancer. So why isn’t it free for many Canadians? – National

Cervical cancer is the fastest-growing cancer in females in Canada and is also the fourth most common form in women across the world. Despite its prevalence, there is a vaccine that is highly effective in preventing cervical cancer, but it comes at a high cost to many. The human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the … Read more

People urged to get HPV vaccine by health chiefs as figures show low vaccination rates

People urged to get HPV vaccine by health chiefs as figures show low vaccination rates

Health chiefs are urging young people to make sure they receive the HPV vaccine, with new figures showing around one in six girls and one in five boys in England are not vaccinated by school year 10. The HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine helps protect against a range of cancers, including cervical, head and neck, anal … Read more