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WHO experts recommend HPV vaccination for girls as young as four
The World Health Organization (WHO) and its Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunisation (SAGE) have issued new guidance to combat the global burden of cervical cancer. With current global HPV vaccine coverage at only 33 percent—well below the 90 percent target—experts are proposing more flexible vaccination strategies.
SAGE experts, led by chair Anthony Scott, recommend that countries consider routine HPV vaccination for girls as young as four to eight years old to improve uptake. Additionally, the committee affirmed that a single-dose vaccination schedule for girls aged 9 to 14 remains the most effective approach to reaching the 90 percent coverage goal.
In separate regional developments, Eswatini has launched a nationwide primary school vaccination campaign targeting nine-year-old girls. Meanwhile, Mexico has expanded its national strategy to include boys and other priority groups to prevent various HPV-related cancers, including those of the anus, penis, and oropharynx.
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Anthony Scott · British Medical Journal · Eswatini Ministry of Health · Kate O’Brien · Mexico Ministry of Health · Robert Koch Institute · Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunisation · Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization · World Health Organization
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- [● 10 SOURCES] A single-dose vaccination schedule for girls aged 9 to 14 is the most effective approach to reach the 90 percent coverage goal. dominicanaaldia.com · elveedordigital.com · nemosnewsnetwork.com · world-today-journal.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com · +4 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Approximately 165 countries have introduced the HPV vaccine. centrotvecuador.com · dominicanaaldia.com · elveedordigital.com · nemosnewsnetwork.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com · +2 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] The global target for HPV vaccination coverage is 90 percent. centrotvecuador.com · dominicanaaldia.com · elveedordigital.com · nemosnewsnetwork.com · world-today-journal.com · +5 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] In 2024, there were 604,000 new cases and 280,000 deaths attributed to cervical cancer. dominicanaaldia.com · elveedordigital.com · nemosnewsnetwork.com · world-today-journal.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com · +5 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] WHO experts suggest countries consider routine HPV vaccination for girls aged four to eight to improve coverage. centrotvecuador.com · dominicanaaldia.com · elveedordigital.com · nemosnewsnetwork.com · world-today-journal.com · +5 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] Global HPV vaccine coverage is currently at 33 percent. centrotvecuador.com · dominicanaaldia.com · elveedordigital.com · nemosnewsnetwork.com · world-today-journal.com · +5 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] The SAGE committee recommended a single-dose schedule for girls aged 9 to 14 as the most efficient way to reach coverage goals. dominicanaaldia.com · elveedordigital.com · nemosnewsnetwork.com · world-today-journal.com · www1.folha.uol.com.br · +3 more