HPV Vaccination Rates Among US Teens Stagnate for Second Year

CDC data reveals no improvement in HPV vaccine coverage, raising concerns about future cancer prevention.

HPV vaccination rates for US teens have not increased for the past two years, per CDC data.
Only 61.4% of teens aged 13-17 were up to date on HPV vaccines in 2023, a slight decline from 2022.
Other routine vaccinations like Tdap and meningococcal have returned to pre-pandemic levels.
HPV causes around 37,000 cancer cases annually in the US, but vaccines can prevent over 90% of these cancers.
Public health officials stress the need for strong vaccine recommendations and equitable access to immunizations.