Cervical cancer deaths in England fall to zero in young women given vaccine (opens original article in a new tab)

Cervical cancer deaths among young women in England have dropped to zero following the HPV vaccination program, with analysis showing significant life-saving impacts. However, vaccination rates are below recommended levels, prompting calls for increased uptake.

• Cervical cancer deaths among women aged 20-24 fell to zero between 2020-2024 due to HPV vaccination.
• Around 200 lives saved in England through HPV vaccine, with 76% of girls vaccinated by age 15 in 2024-25.
• HPV vaccine reduces cervical cancer risk significantly, but vaccination rates remain below WHO targets of 90%.