Trisha L Amboree, Joslyn Paguio, and Kalyani Sonawane highlight the importance of equitable access to the HPV vaccine in reducing cervical cancer inequalities. The HPV vaccine has shown effectiveness in preventing invasive cervical cancers caused by HPV strains. Falcaro and colleagues provide further evidence of the vaccine’s impact in eliminating invasive cancers and address whether national HPV vaccination programmes widen or narrow cervical cancer disparities. Women from lower socioeconomic backgrounds are disproportionately affected by cervical cancer, with socioeconomic inequities seen across different income countries. Access to the HPV vaccine is crucial in reducing these disparities and ensuring all eligible groups have equal opportunity for protection against cervical cancer.
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HPV vaccine: the key to eliminating cervical cancer inequities
