Cervical cancer deaths in women under 30 fall to near zero in England
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Cervical cancer deaths in women under 30 fall to near zero in England

26 Jun 2026 · Originally published 26 Jun 2026 9/10 Original headline: What went right this week: the good news that matters
A new study has found that no women in their early 20s died from cervical cancer in England between 2020 and 2024, following the long-term rollout of the HPV vaccine. This milestone suggests that the vaccine has effectively eliminated cervical cancer deaths for this age group, marking a significant step toward the eventual eradication of the disease.
Source: Positive.News England
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