New population-based study from Portugal shows that #HPVVaccination and long-standing screening are associated with substantial reductions in high-grade cervical lesions, particularly among younger women, alongside a shift in HPV genotype distribution.

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The HPV vaccine is the best chance of stopping 6 different kinds of cancer before they start.
The continuing rise in HPV related cancers in men emphasises the need for increased awareness and vaccination. #HPVvaccination #HumanPappilomavirus #HPV #SoroptimistBristol #SIGBI #Soroptimists

[Publication Vol 56 - N°2] The new issue of "Infectious Diseases Now" is now available.

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New Swedish population study: Quadrivalent #HPV vaccination is linked to lower rates of high-grade vulvovaginal lesions—strongest protection when given before age 17. Reductions also seen in catch-up cohorts.

Full paper: https://bit.ly/3M9Ivyx

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The Department of Gynaecological Oncology in the Mater has an important message to share for Cervical Cancer Prevention Week!

HPV Vaccination. HPV Cervical Screening. Prevention is powerful.

#CervicalCancerPreventionWeek #CervicalHealth #GetScreened #HPVVaccination #PreventCervicalCancer

19 - 26 January is the
UK Cervical Cancer Awareness Week

Get informed > Get vaccinated

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Cervical cancer can be eliminated as a public health issue.

#cervicalcancerawareness #hpvvaccination #cervicalcancerscreening #treatment #eliminatecervicalcancer #health #publichealth #equity

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Misconceptions about HPV being a “female-only” issue may lead to lower vaccination rates among boys & men, so awareness campaigns are crucial to inform families about the importance of vaccinating boys.
GET INFORMED * GET VACCINATED #SoroptimistBristol #HPVvaccination #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth

Herd effect of human papillomavirus vaccination on incidence of high-grade cervical lesions: a population-based cohort study in Sweden HSIL+ incidence in unvaccinated women declined in the birth cohort eligible for HPV vaccination through a school-based programme. This finding shows that the herd effect can be achieved through high-c...

high #HPVvaccination coverage can lead to significant reductions in HSIL+ incidence among unvaccinated individuals through herd effects.
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#Soroptimists campaign to eradicate cervical cancer, a disease which is curable & preventable by early detection, timely treatment & #HPVvaccination.
In the UK, vaccination is widely available for girls & boys, but take-up rates continue to decline. #SoroptimistBristol #CervicalCancerAwareness

#HPVVaccination works!

Toward a simplified vaccination schedule in France: How can the tools we possess be put to better use?

[Publication] The article "Toward a simplified vaccination schedule in France: How can the tools we possess be put to better use?" is now available.

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Did you know #CervicalCancer kills more than 340,000 women a year?

Early #HPVVaccination prevents many cancers. Despite its benefits, hesitancy around the #Vaccine persists.

Hear Dr. Grace Ryan of @umasschan.bsky.social discuss this on the OWOH #podcast here: onehealthtrust.org/news-media/p...

The effectiveness of bivalent #HPVvaccination against CIN3 was assessed in the Netherlands, where routine #cervicarcancer #screening starts at age 30. The risk of CIN3+ was strongly reduced, indicating that vaccine protection extends at least until age 30. ➡️http://bit.ly/3IFOl8R

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As an NCI-Designated Cancer Center, we join others nationwide in fully endorsing #HPVVaccination to eliminate HPV-related cancers. It’s a safe, powerful tool that prevents 6 types of cancer.
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‘One jab will do the job’: Pakistan begins rollout of HPV vaccine to millions of girls Despite vaccination hesitancy, the end may be in sight for cervical cancer, which kills 64% of women with the disease

‘One jab will do the job’: #Pakistan begins rollout of #HPVVaccination to millions of girls

Despite #vaccination hesitancy, the end may be in sight for #CervicalCancer which kills 64% of #women with the disease

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Adjuvant prophylactic human papillomavirus vaccination for prevention of recurrent high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia lesions in women undergoing lesion surgical treatment (VACCIN): a multi... The results of this study did not show superiority of adjuvant HPV vaccination over placebo in women treated for CIN 2–3. Routine administration of adjuvant HPV vaccination did not contribute to the p...

Some clinical guidelines recommend additional prophylactic #HPVvaccination after treating CIN lesions based on a lower level of evidence. This study provides level 1 evidence that contradicts these current guideline recommendations.

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HPV Vaccination Rollout—Safe, Effective, and Powered by Gardasil 4 Dr. BD Platt Medical history has taught us that vaccination has remained one of the most successful stories of the 21st century. It is safe to say that no other medical intervention has revolutionised healthcare and global quality of life as much as safe vaccination. Perhaps only the dawn of antibiotic usage remains a close second. Dreaded viral diseases once rampant and incurable, have many been relegated to the aisles of medical history books through active effective vaccination. If I could rewind perhaps our memories back to the 1980s, Small pox; a dreaded disease that once debilitated human for centuries was eradicated worldwide via human vaccination and community efforts that led to successful eradication. In context with that era of the 1980s closer to home in Namibia; could we ever forget Polio? The success of the vaccination campaigns of the 1980s to 1990s; “Kick Polio Out of Namibia”. The image of the iconic footballer kicking the disease out of the country resonated so powerful. I doubt there was another local campaign image as strong and iconic. The message remained clear and trusted by community; and together we kicked polio out of the country and globally with effective vaccination. The dawn of new technology has brought with it a recent explosion of general medical vaccination information readily available to everyone. This leaves the average person overwhelmed. This technological ease of information is welcomed and readily accepted if the intention remains ultimately to get people accountable for their individual health. The medical information on vaccination requires not only a focused insight but also holds the individual responsible to a deeper knowledge of the information provided. Thus with said information, the recipient is compelled to refrain from uninformed sources; but rather to seek robust evidence based vaccination advice. This requires many at times starting with the basics of immunology. The main prerogative of health care professionals to provide concise up to date data is heavy laden; however remain at the forefront of accurate evidence based information. This is not a new concept and has always remained paramount to the existence of trustworthy healthcare. The format, speed and packaging of scientific based information however has changed and thus turned into a race of action being the antidote to fear. Cervical cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in Namibia and across southern Africa. The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is responsible for more than 90% of cervical cancer cases, makingprevention through vaccination a top public health priority. This year, Namibia is taking a historic step by introducing the HPV vaccine nationwide. Gardasil 4, also known as the quadrivalent HPV vaccine, is specifically designed to protect against four major HPV types: 6, 11, 16, and 18. Types 16 and 18 are responsible for approximately 70% of all cervical cancer cases, while types 6 and 11 cause the majority of genital warts. Gardasil 4 has been widely used globally and is approved for use in both girls and boys to prevent various HPV-related cancers and disease the Gardasil 4 are central to its ability to stimulate immunity against HPV. The L1 VLP (virus-like particle) antigens specifically. Gardasil 4 contains VLPs made from the L1 major capsid protein of HPV types 6, 11, 16, and 18. These VLPs self-assemble into structures that mimic the outer shell of the actual HPV virus but contain no active viral genetic material, thus cannot cause direct infection. This simply put means they thus do not produce or replicate in host cell and thus increases the vaccine overall safety profile. The immune system recognises these VLPS as foreign upon injection of Gardasil 4. They can be thought of as an imitation of the natural virus’s surface, the immune system mounts an initial strong response, in turn producing high levels of neutralizing antibodies. These are targeted specifically against the L1 proteins of the included various HPV types. The antibodies produced are highly type-specific. They target the exact HPV types present in the Gardasil4 vaccine. HPV infection is a mucosal surface specific infection and thus these antibodies circulate in the blood found at these specific sites. Once vaccinated person is later exposed to HPV, these mucosal surface antibodies can bind to and neutralize the virus. This prevents the established infection. This antibody response induced by the L1 VLPs is a key reason behind long term efficacy of using this vaccine. In summary, Gardasil 4 prevents cervical and other HPV-related cancers by training the immune system to recognise and block infection from the most dangerous HPV types. This in turn stopping the virus before it can cause cellular changes that leads to this cancer.Thus with the above provided we could aim to support the Namibian HPV initiative by encouraging rollout to our youth and ensuring safe protected health and future. Parents and caregivers: Protect your daughters’ health and future. Sign consent forms and support school vaccination days. Teachers and community leaders: Help share accurate information and encourage participation. Together, we can prevent cervical cancer and save lives.

#HPVVaccination #Gardasil #Vaccination #PublicHealth #HealthAwareness

The effect of bivalent HPV vaccination against invasive cervical cancer and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 3 (CIN3+) in the Netherlands: a population-based linkage study The risk of cervical cancer and CIN3+ was strongly reduced in vaccinated women indicating that vaccine protection extends at least until age 30.

NOW ONLINE: effectiveness of bivalent HPV vaccination against invasive cervical cancer and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 3 #cervicalcancer #HPVvaccination #screening
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Vaccinate, Vaccinate, Vaccinate!
In the UK, HPV vaccination is offered to all 12-13 yr olds in schools, available for free to girls under 25 & boys if they missed their vaccination when they were 12-13.
Many types of HPV are symptomless, but some can cause cancer. #SoroptimistBristol #HPVVaccination

This Adolescent Immunization Action Week, take a step towards cancer prevention by promoting the HPV vaccine for the teens in your life! #AIAW2025 #hpvvaccination #hpvawareness #2shots2stopcancer

The Impact of a Human Papillomavirus Facebook-Based Intervention (#HPVVaxTalks) Among Young Black (African American and Sub-Saharan African Immigrants) Adults: Pilot Pre- and Poststudy Background: Despite the availability of prophylactic HPV vaccines, uptake remains suboptimal among young Black adults. Social media is a platform for the dissemination of health information and can be used to promote HPV vaccination among young Black adults. Objective: This study aimed to assess the impact of a Facebook-based intervention (#HPVVaxTalks) which consisted of 40 posts over 8 weeks in improving cognitive outcomes, reducing vaccine hesitancy, and increasing vaccine intention, and uptake among young Black adults aged 18-26 years. Methods: A pilot one group pre-post study was conducted among 43 young Black adults who engaged in an 8-week Facebook intervention (#HPVVaxTalks). #HPVVaxTalks was developed in collaboration with a youth community advisory committee. Participants were actively recruited by research staff from community settings using flyers and flyers were posted in public places in communities. Eligible participants were screened for eligibility and consented prior to study participation. Participants completed baseline surveys and were added to a Facebook page created for the study to receive intervention posts. Participants completed pre-post data on HPV knowledge, HPV vaccine knowledge, vaccine hesitancy, and vaccine uptake via REDCap surveys distributed by email. Participants’ satisfaction with intervention was collected via individual interviews. Data were analyzed using paired t-tests and repeated measures analysis Results: Overall, 32 of the 43 (74%) participants completed the follow-up survey and of the 23 participants who reported not having ever received the vaccine at baseline, 7 (30%) reported receiving the vaccine at follow-up. Participants demonstrated significant improvements in HPV knowledge receiving the vaccine at follow-up. Participants demonstrated significant improvements in HPV knowledge (pre M = 7.3 [SD = 4.2], post M = 11.1[SD = 4.3], P = .004), HPV vaccine knowledge (pre M = 2.8 [SD = 2.5], post M = 4.7 [SD = 2.2], P = .003), and reduction in vaccine hesitancy (pre M = 28.3 [SD = 4.2], post M = 29.9 [SD = 3.6], P = .007) post-intervention. However, there were no significant changes in other outcomes. Feedback from open ended questions and qualitative interviews highlighted participants’ satisfaction with the intervention and its role in increasing HPV and HPV vaccine awareness. Conclusions: The findings from this study underscore the potential of social media platforms for health promotion among underrepresented populations and the importance of advocating for culturally appropriate interventions to improve HPV vaccination rates and reduce disparities.

JMIR Formative Res: The Impact of a Human Papillomavirus Facebook-Based Intervention (#HPVVaxTalks) Among Young Black (African American and Sub-Saharan African Immigrants) Adults: Pilot Pre- and Poststudy #HPVVaxTalks #HPVvaccination #HealthEducation #VaccineAwareness #YouthHealth

Together, we can make HPV One Less Worry.

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Penile Cancer: Symptoms and Causes, Stages, Diagnosis and Treatment

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A major milestone in the Nepal’s efforts towards the elimination of cervical cancer - The Lancet - OncoDaily A major milestone in the Nepal’s efforts towards the elimination of cervical cancer - The Lancet / cancer, cervical cancer, Durga Neupane, fight against

A major milestone in the Nepal’s efforts towards the elimination of cervical cancer - The Lancet Group
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Cervical cancer is a largely preventable disease
There are over 100 types of this virus some types of HPV can affect the cervix find out more about the HPV vaccine here www.nhs.uk/vaccinations...
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