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The International Agency for Research on Cancer warned against unfounded rumors about the HPV vaccine, which would prevent the eradication of cervical cancer.
The international body claims that more than 300,000 women die each year from cancer and that the prevalence is largely due to a completely unfounded fear campaign.
In a statement on the occasion of World Cancer Day, 2019, the body said: "Unfounded rumors about HPV vaccines continue to delay or unnecessarily hinder the strengthening of vaccination, which is so urgent to prevent cancer of the cervix uteri ".
The body also stated that scientific research had "unequivocally confirmed[ed] the effectiveness and safety of HPV vaccination ".
HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine prevents the human papilloma virus, which is the known cause of most cases of cervical cancer. The virus is mainly transmitted through badual intercourse.
The vaccine has been available to Irish women for over 10 years now, with our own HSE advocating strongly for advocacy for the vaccine. Since 2010, the vaccine is available free for all girls in the first year of secondary school.
Health Minister Simon Harris announced in December 2018 his intention to extend the vaccination program to boys, saying at the time:
"The effectiveness of vaccination is well documented. Virtual eradication of smallpox and polio eradication; increased protection of women and girls against cervical cancer; protecting vulnerable people against influenza – all are due to vaccination.
"There have been attempts to spread fear and fear. This was brought to light when the attempt was made to badociate the HPV vaccine with serious side effects. This continues to be a problem for the Member States.
"This can have negative and potentially lasting consequences, especially when these views are disseminated through online media."
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