00:00Cervical cancer deaths in young women have fallen to zero in the latest figures following the rollout of the HPV
00:07vaccination programme.
00:08Researchers say no deaths were recorded among women aged 20 to 24 in England between the years 2020 and 2024.
00:17The findings, published in The Lancet, suggest around 23 deaths would have been expected without the vaccine.
00:24Experts say it is a major breakthrough and strong evidence that the programme is saving lives.
00:30Health leaders say the results underline the importance of continuing high uptake of the vaccine,
00:36alongside regular cervical screenings, to maintain long-term protection against the disease.
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