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Barmer Survey: Only 48% of German Teens Have Begun HPV Vaccination

Findings reveal persistent knowledge shortfalls, prompting fresh calls for targeted education.

Knapp die Hälfte der 14- bis 17-Jährigen in Deutschland ist gegen humane Papillomviren (HPV) geimpft. Das geht einer Umfrage der Krankenkasse Barmer hervor, die der Nachrichtenagentur AFP vorlag. 48 Prozent haben zumindest die Erstimpfung.
Nur knapp jeder zweite Teenager in Deutschland ist gegen humane Papillomviren geschützt.

Overview

  • Barmer’s nationally representative poll of 2,000 adolescents (autumn 2024) found 48% of 14–17-year-olds had at least one HPV dose, with 39% fully vaccinated and 9% still completing doses.
  • Uptake differs by sex, with 55% of girls and 42% of boys reporting at least one shot.
  • Awareness remains shallow as 65% have heard of the vaccine but only 31% feel informed about HPV consequences and 36% about the vaccination itself.
  • Vaccination decisions were most influenced by parents (76%), followed by doctors (47%) and fear of cancer (16%), while schools (8%) and social media (4%) played minor roles.
  • Among the unvaccinated, 32% have not engaged with the topic, 15% fear side effects, and 11% consider the shot unnecessary, despite Stiko’s recommendation to vaccinate at ages 9–14.