The HSCC stated that while “fantastic progress” had been made in preventing cancers through the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme, more action must be taken to help improve and maintain vaccination uptake.
The HPV vaccination protects people against head and neck cancers, including mouth cancer. It also prevents cervical, anal and penile cancers, as well as genital warts.
Following the HSCC report, the Oral Health Foundation is highlighting the need to improve HPV vaccination rates and is calling for catch-up opportunities for those who missed out during the pandemic.
Dr Nigel Carter, chief executive of the Oral Health Foundation, said, “It has been clear from the statistics during covid that thousands of young people have missed out on having this life-saving vaccination.
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