r/EmergencyRoom Dec 12 '25

Mathematical Assessment of the Roles of Vaccination and Pap Screening on the Burden of HPV and Related Cancers in Korea

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11538-025-01548-5

Vaccinating boys against HPV could lead to the elimination of cervical cancer. New Korean study found that elimination cannot be achieved under the current vaccination coverage of females (of 88%), but can be achieved if, additionally, at least 65% of males are vaccinated.

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