Cervical cancer prevention in South Africa: HPV vaccination and screening both essential to achieve and maintain a reduction in incidence

Botha, M.H.; Richter, K.L.

South African Medical Journal 105(1): 33-34

2015


ISSN/ISBN: 0256-9574
PMID: 26046160
Document Number: 636701
Cervical cancer rates remain high in South Africa, despite a cytology-based national screening programme. Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is an important intervention that will benefit the younger generation. A school-based programme has been demonstrated to be a cost-effective and efficient way to administer the vaccinations. Education about Hpv and cervical cancer will benefit children and their caregivers. Linkage of Hpv vaccination with opportunistic screening of mothers may increase total programme coverage.

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