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Uptake of vaccination to prevent cervical cancer incredibly low

Uptake of vaccination to prevent cervical cancer incredibly low

Update: 2025-12-11
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New Zealand has the chance to virtually eliminate cervical cancer but the uptake of a vaccination that prevents it remains incredibly low. The latest State of Cancer report released today says half of all cancers are preventable. The Human Papilloma viruses or HPVs are the main causes of several cancers including cervical, mouth and throat cancer. But the HPV vaccine can prevent the virus. Head of Advocacy and Public Affairs at the Cancer Society, Rachael Neumann spoke to Lisa Owen.
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Uptake of vaccination to prevent cervical cancer incredibly low

Uptake of vaccination to prevent cervical cancer incredibly low