Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Meta-analysis adds to emerging evidence tying HPV to cardiovascular disease

Relative to HPV-negative participants, those with HPV had a 40% higher risk of cardiovascular disease and twice the risk of coronary artery disease.

Mary Van Beusekom

First HPV vaccine recipients see 80% drop in cervical precancer incidence

Precancer incidence has decreased 80% among screened women aged 20 to 24 years.

Stephanie Soucheray

Survey shows most people unaware of extent of HPV risk in men

Researchers said the findings are concerning, especially because the rates of HPV-linked throat and tongue cancers in men are rising.

Stephanie Soucheray

Meta-analysis finds high rates of non-vaccine, high-risk HPV cervical infections, even in vaccinated women

But rates of types 31/33/45, 47, and 45 were lower in vaccinated women, which the authors said suggests that the vaccines offer some cross-protection against these types.

Mary Van Beusekom

Bundling may boost HPV vaccine uptake, study finds

The authors found no reduction in missed vaccination opportunities during acute or chronic care visits, only for well-child visits.

Stephanie Soucheray

HPV vaccines linked to drop in cervical cancer deaths

From 2013-2015 to 2019-2021, mortality decreased 15% per year.

Stephanie Soucheray

Quick takes: More H5N1 in dairy cows, mosquito-borne illnesses in California, Gavi vaccine impact

California has reported 63 West Nile virus infections this year, including many in the Central Valley.

Lisa Schnirring

New data: HPV cancer rates highest in counties with low vaccination rates

A second study shows that men infected with the strains of HPV associated with cervical cancer have evidence of sperm death and lower rates of fertility.

Stephanie Soucheray

CDC: Overall teen vaccine uptake plateaus, but up-to-date HPV coverage drops

Clinicians should strongly recommend routine vaccinations for teens and verify that all—especially those in the Vaccines for Children program—are up to date, the authors say.

Mary Van Beusekom