HPV vaccine for adolescents in China: what is the next step?
Abstract
Beginning on Nov 10, 2025, two free doses of bivalent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination are being rolled out across China for girls who have reached 13 years of age. China has the world's highest numbers of cervical cancer cases and the second largest number of cervical cancer deaths. But coverage of the first dose of HPV vaccines, one of the most cost-effective measures to reduce cervical cancer incidence, in girls aged 9–14 years was only 4% in 2022, significantly behind the global average of 61.6%.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
Women's cancer prevention and management
Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
Publication details
- Journal / source
- The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific
- Volume
- 66
- Pages
- 101810–101810
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN