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HPV vaccine cuts cervical cancer risk by 80% in those vaccinated before 16 and is safe, but uptake remains low due to misinformation.
A major Cochrane review of over 132 million people confirms the HPV vaccine is highly effective, reducing cervical cancer risk by 80% when given before age 16, and prevents precancerous changes and other HPV-related cancers.
The vaccine, safe with only minor side effects, shows no link to serious health issues like fertility problems or heart conditions.
Despite strong evidence, vaccination rates have stalled or declined in some areas due to misinformation, though they are rising in countries like Spain and Germany.
Researchers urge broader vaccination for both boys and girls to enhance community protection and reduce cancer rates globally, especially in lower-income nations where cervical cancer remains a leading cause of death among women.
La vacuna contra el VPH reduce el riesgo de cáncer cervical en un 80% en las vacunadas antes de los 16 años y es segura, pero la absorción sigue siendo baja debido a la desinformación.