Cervical cancer deaths drop to zero for young women in England after vaccine rollout (opens original article in a new tab)

Cervical cancer deaths among young women in England dropped to zero after HPV vaccine rollout, with 80% reduction in deaths for 20-24 age group from 2015-19. Vaccination rates remain below WHO targets despite success.

• HPV vaccine has led to zero cervical cancer deaths among women aged 20-24 in England from 2020-2024.
• Vaccination rates in 2024-2025 were below WHO targets with 71.7% of girls and 67% of boys vaccinated.
• Research shows 12-13 year old vaccinated children face near-zero risk of cervical cancer death before 30.