Vaccination against human papillomavirus

Vaccination against human papillomavirus

Human papillomavirus infection is common and causes different manifestations. This infection is a public health concern because it has been associated with genital tract malignant diseases among men and women. Currently two vaccines are available to prevent the human papillomavirus infection and its associated diseases.

Exploring reasons for non-vaccination against human papillomavirus in Italy

BACKGROUND In Italy, free-of-charge HPV vaccination is offered to 11-year-old girls since 2007. The National Immunization Plan established the target coverage at a minimum of 70%; it should increase to 95% within 3-year time frame. In 2012, four year after the introduction of HPV vaccination, coverage was stable at 69%. We conducted a national cross-sectional study to explore barriers to vaccin...

Human papillomavirus vaccination.

Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Strategies

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Preventive human papillomavirus vaccination.