One Dose or Two? What You Need to Know About HPV Vaccination Recommendations
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Medical experts are discussing whether a single dose of the HPV vaccine could be sufficient for preadolescents, rather than the previously recommended two doses. This debate comes amid conflicting vaccination guidelines in the U.S. and ongoing legal disputes. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the country, linked to nearly 50,000 cancer cases annually. While vaccination rates have remained stable at around 63%, they are lower than other vaccines. Recent studies suggest that one dose may provide nearly the same protection against cervical cancer as two doses. Experts still recommend two doses for now, emphasizing the importance of vaccination to prevent cancer.
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