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WHO Experts Recommend Expanding HPV Vaccination To Younger Girls

The advisers identified a single-dose schedule for girls aged nine to 14 as an efficient way to expand immunization and make better use of available supplies.

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WHO experts recommend HPV jab for girls aged 4-8. Pic via(@TheInsiderPaper)

World Health Organization advisers have recommended that countries consider routine HPV vaccination for girls aged four to eight, aiming to improve global vaccine coverage and strengthen cervical cancer prevention.

The Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization reported that global HPV vaccine coverage stands at 33%, well below the 90% target. Although 165 countries have introduced the vaccine, uptake remains uneven across regions.

The advisers identified a single-dose schedule for girls aged nine to 14 as an efficient way to expand immunization and make better use of available supplies.

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In Ireland, the Health Service Executive recommends Gardasil 9 for boys and girls in their first year of secondary school, typically between 12 and 13 years old. Additional vaccination guidance may apply to people with weakened immune systems.

Cervical cancer remains a major global health concern, with an estimated 604,000 new cases and 280,000 deaths reported in 2024. Vaccinating before potential exposure to HPV can help reduce future cancer risk.

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