Health & Environment
Medical Experts Discuss Potential Shift to Single-Dose HPV Vaccination
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THE BRIEF
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Medical experts are evaluating whether a single dose of the HPV vaccine can provide sufficient protection against human papillomavirus instead of the traditional two-dose regimen.
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A recent study tracking over 20,000 girls in Costa Rica found that a single HPV shot offered approximately 97% protection against cervical cancer.
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About 63% of US teenagers currently receive both recommended vaccine doses, with vaccination rates remaining flat for four consecutive years.