Cervical cancer deaths in England fall to zero in young women given vaccine
Summary
A vaccine given to girls in England since 2008 has greatly reduced deaths from cervical cancer among young women. From 2020 to 2024, no women aged 20 to 24 died from cervical cancer after receiving the HPV vaccine, which protects against the virus that causes most cases.Key Facts
- Girls in England have been offered the HPV vaccine since 2008.
- Between 2020 and 2024, no cervical cancer deaths were recorded in women aged 20 to 24.
- Without the vaccine, about 23 deaths would have been expected in that age group during that time.
- HPV (human papillomavirus) causes 99% of cervical cancer cases and spreads through skin contact.
- Vaccinated girls have close to zero risk of dying from cervical cancer before age 30.
- About 3,300 people are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year in the UK.
- Vaccination rates in England are about 76%, below the 90% target set by the World Health Organization.
- Experts warn it is important to keep vaccination rates high to continue saving lives and eliminate cervical cancer by 2040.
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