Kungsholmen Achieves 70% HPV Vaccination Rate Among Young Women
Kungsholmen district in Stockholm achieves 70% HPV vaccination rate among young women.
Key Points
- • Kungsholmen achieves 70% HPV vaccination rate for women born 1994-1999.
- • Södermalm is approaching the target with a current rate of 65%.
- • HPV is a leading cause of cervical cancer with around 500 new cases annually in Sweden.
- • Free vaccinations are available until June 30, with further information at 1177.se.
In a significant public health milestone, the Kungsholmen district of Stockholm has successfully vaccinated 70% of women born between 1994 and 1999 against human papillomavirus (HPV). This achievement is crucial for cervical cancer prevention, as HPV is a leading cause of the disease, with approximately 500 diagnoses and 150 related deaths annually in Sweden. According to Hanna Milerad from the Regionalt Cancercentrum, while Kungsholmen has reached this target, there remains a considerable gap in the broader Stockholm region, where around 100,000 women in the target group are yet to receive the vaccination.
Following Kungsholmen, the Södermalm district is on track to reach the 70% vaccination goal as well, currently sitting at a 65% coverage rate. The HPV vaccine is highly effective, providing strong protection against multiple strains of the virus, making it beneficial even for individuals who have had previous HPV infections or cervical changes.
The ongoing vaccination campaign encourages young women to take advantage of the free vaccinations available until June 30, with booking details accessible via the health information portal 1177.se. This initiative not only fights the spread of HPV but also contributes significantly to reducing the future burden of cervical cancer in the region.