CDC Advisory Committee Recommends HPV Vaccination

A committee advising the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a recommendation for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. The committee determined the vaccine effectively prevents infections associated with most cervical cancers.

Medical professionals consider the HPV vaccine a key tool in public health. The CDC anticipates releasing further details regarding the basis for the committee's recommendation in the coming weeks. The CDC's official endorsement typically follows the advisory committee's guidance.