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HPV Vaccine Proven to Prevent Cervical Cancer Deaths

Updated 2026-06-18 02:25 UTC 1 source Positive

The HPV vaccine has been shown to prevent deaths from cervical cancer in England for the first time. This marks a significant advancement in preventing the disease.

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New Scientist

No young women have died of cervical cancer in England for years

We already know the vaccine against human papillomavirus, or HPV, greatly reduces infections and cases of cervical cancer, and now we have the first evidence it prevents deaths too

2026-06-17 23:30 UTC