Rates of cervical cancer have decreased since a vaccine for human papillomavirus, or HPV, was introduced in 2006 (SN: 10/6/08). Now, a new study is the first to show a steep decline in cervical ...
It is better to get the vaccine at a younger age since it provides a stronger immune response and better protection against HPV infection. Between ages 16 to 45, three doses of vaccines are ...