Source: Good News Network
A large portion of women have never received the HPV vaccine, yet a new study says they are experiencing fewer cases of infection, thanks to, what is called, “herd protection”.
The vaccine in this study was designed to protect patients against four strains of HPV that have been linked to cervical cancer.
The 10-year study, which was conducted by researchers from the University of Cincinnati, examined the rates of HPV infection among 1,600 female patients who went to their clinics.Of the total 84% of the group that were vaccinated, the researchers calculated they experienced an 81% reduction in HPV infection.
Patients who had not received the vaccination also experienced a reduced risk of…
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