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A new study found a 62% reduction in cervical cancer deaths among women under 25 in the U.S.

Dr. Ashish Deshmukh joins us to discuss the study and why the HPV vaccine, introduced nearly 20 years ago, is likely behind this decline.
As Cervical Cancer Deaths Plummet, Experts Credit HPV Vaccine
HPV can cause a variety of cancers, including cervical. New mortality data for women under 25 show the success of the HPV vaccine.
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January 17, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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H5N1 shows it can live up to its name as a highly pathogenic avian influenza virus. This kid is lucky to be alive.

Severe illness seems to be thankfully rare. But at population scale, this is millions of people. We can’t afford to let H5N1 become a pandemic.

www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Bird flu almost killed this teen. It’s a cautionary tale for Trump officials.
The case of the Canadian teen and the death of a Louisiana man are stark reminders of bird flu’s capacity to ignite serious illness.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM