8.3K views · 307 reactions | BREAKTHROUGH: The UK human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine programme is working and saving lives, a new study published today reveals. The study has shown the UK human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine programme has dramatically reduced cervical cancer rates by almost 90% in women in their 20s in England, who were offered it aged 12-13. Read about the exciting discoveries that led to this breakthrough, here: https://bit.ly/3jXdRHh | Cancer Research UK | Facebook

Did you know the human papillomavirus (HPV) causes almost all cervical cancer cases in the UK? The good news is that research shows the HPV vaccine is cutting cases of cervical cancer by nearly 90%. The vaccine is offered for free to children aged 11-13 in the UK, and it’s also available for men who have sex with men, and some transgender people up to age 45. This week is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week – learn more about HPV and cervical cancer here: https://bit.ly/3A79BMc | Cancer Research UK