Improving HPV vaccination to prevent future cancers

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Improving HPV vaccination to prevent future cancers

By Amelia Jenkinson, Cathy Stephenson and Swee Tan
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Human papillomavirus immunisation should occur in both males and females before they become sexually active [Image: Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash]

This article describes how the new Aotearoa Immunisation Register can be used to improve the human papillomavirus vaccination rate at your practice

Key points, The efficacy of human papillomavirus vaccination in preventing HPV-related cancers depends on coverage of at least 90 per cent, yet New Zealand’s rate, Pract Green w Pale Yellow