HPV vaccine reduces infection, even in unvaccinated: Evidence of 'herd' protection
Monday, July 9, 2012 - 10:00
in Health & Medicine
The HPV vaccine not only has resulted in a decrease in human papillomavirus infection in immunized teens but also in teens who were not immunized. The study is believed to be the first to show a substantial decrease in HPV infection in a community setting as well as herd protection.