The effect of HPV vaccination on precancerous lesions and invasive cervical cancer in a low-vaccination-coverage setting in Germany: a retrospective cohort analysis
Summary Background HPV vaccination coverage among 18-year-old women in Germany was 61% in 2024, despite the recommendation for girls since 2007. We assessed the association between HPV vaccination and risk of precancerous lesions and invasive cervical cancer in Bavaria, Germany's largest state. Methods We conducted a r...