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The human papillomavirus (HPV) is responsible for several types of cancer, including roughly 13,000 new cases of cervical cancer per year in the United States. New research led by the University of Washington’s Population Health Initiative and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine’s Vaccine Confidence Project suggests that tailored, locally informed interventions can help address barriers and improve HPV vaccine uptake. The study, which was published in the journal Vaccine, investigated the factors behind HPV vaccine hesitancy and…

A new study conducted by the University of Washington’s Population Health Initiative has revealed the persistent racial disparities in childhood vaccination programs in Canada and the United States, stressing the need for comprehensive policy interventions addressing immunization barriers. Published in the journal Vaccine, the research compared both countries’ immunization programs over the past decade. The UW research team discovered that despite both countries’ efforts to reduce the out-of-pocket costs of vaccination for families, significant racial disparities remain. Canada reported lower…