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ArticleThe American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene2024

Contemplating the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine Introduction in Pakistan: Is Now the Time?

Rabab Batool

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Article in The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Rabab BatoolDepartment of Pediatrics and Child Health, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan; Centre for Child, Adolescent, and Maternal Health Research, Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine introduction is anticipated in many countries in the coming years. This Perspective addresses the opportunities and challenges of introducing HPV vaccination in Pakistan. A substantial portion of the population within the high-risk age group necessitates the implementation of a robust vaccination strategy. Advocacy, community mobilization, and stakeholder engagement are the key elements for the successful implementation of the vaccination program. However, for long-term control strategies, a multifaceted approach is recommended. This approach should involve integrating HPV vaccination into the national immunization program, improving access to screening methods, and establishing comprehensive and cost-effective programs for preventing cervical cancer.

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Papillomavirus InfectionsPapillomavirus VaccinesHuman Papillomavirus VirusesHumansImmunization ProgramsPakistanVaccinationPapillomavirus Vaccines

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PMID38471175
PMCPMC10993827

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