Why A Single-Dose HPV Vaccine Is A Game Changer
For many experts, the one-dose vaccine is a game changer.
If receiving just one dose is already effective against HPV, the primary cause of cervical cancer, then it means that vaccination can become more affordable to families and women. Moreover, it might also pave the way for faster inoculation to more people.
This brings renewed motivation to make cervical cancer the first ever cancer to be wiped out globally.
The Implications Of The Recommended New HPV Schedule In The Philippines
In the Philippines, cervical cancer is the 2nd leading cancer site in women. Statistically, it leads to at least 7,000 new cases and more than 3,000 deaths annually.
Needing only one dose of HPV can help lower these numbers.
In a study involving more than 400 women, results showed that half of them were accepting of HPV vaccination at a low price. 30% and 31% reported to be accepting of the vaccine at a moderate and high price respectively.
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