A study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute included studying over 2 million girls age 10-14 in Sweden. The study found that the vaccine was 76% effective in those girls that took the vaccine before they turned 20 years old. The effectiveness increased as their initial dose was administered earlier in life. The study found that girls who had the cbefore they were 14 years old had a 93% effectiveness rate.
Amy Leval of Karolinska Institute found that girls with at least one parent who was university-educated received the vaccine earlier than those of parents who did not complete high school.
Researchers realize there is still more work to be done but future studies comparing coverage rates to understand the impact of vaccination in a population.
For the full article, visit http://www.aalatimes.com/2013/03/24/hpv-vaccine-effectiveness-found-highest-in-girls-vaccinated-before-age-14/.
Amy Leval of Karolinska Institute found that girls with at least one parent who was university-educated received the vaccine earlier than those of parents who did not complete high school.
Researchers realize there is still more work to be done but future studies comparing coverage rates to understand the impact of vaccination in a population.
For the full article, visit http://www.aalatimes.com/2013/03/24/hpv-vaccine-effectiveness-found-highest-in-girls-vaccinated-before-age-14/.
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