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HPV

The latest recommendation from the JCVI is that a single dose schedule delivers robust protection against HPV comparable to two doses.

Secondary school pupils now only need one dose of the HPV vaccine Charles Graham

Those under the age of 25 will only receive one dose of the HPV jab from September

HPV jab dose to change as part of new vaccine shake-up Charlotte Hawes

Figures from NHS England show, as of December, 62,710 people across both age groups in Wigan had been screened within that time frame.

Cervical Screening Week: uptake falls in Wigan Will Grimond

One in five women have delayed their cervical screening due to anxiety

Study shows one in five women delayed cancer screening due to anxiety Charlotte Hawes

The uptake of vaccines has decreased

Drop in HPV vaccine coverage among secondary school pupils Patrick Hollis

Data from the UK Health Security Agency shows 68.5 per cent of year 9 girls in Wigan had both HPV jabs in the 2021-22 academic year.

Fall in vaccinations against cancer-causing HPV for Wigan girls Sonja Tutty

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The kits will be sent to women between 25 and 64 years old who are 15 months overdue for a check (Photo: Shutterstock)

At-home smear tests to be trialled by thousands of UK women in bid to cut cervic... Claire Schofield

NHS says attending routine cervical screening appointments is vital - how to boo... Helen Johnson

Elderberry

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