Published
26 Sep, 2022
Chronic infection with some types of Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the primary cause of cervical cancer. The most high-risk types such as Types 16 and 18 are estimated to cause about 70% of cervical cancers, but Australian data indicate that this figure is closer to 80%.1 Infection with HPV is also a risk factor for cancers of the vulva, vagina, penis, anus, and the oral cavity and oropharynx.2 It has also been estimated that HPV types 6 and 11 cause approximately 95% of genital warts.2
Data
Summary
HPV vaccination coverage differs by sex
In 2020, 80.5% of females and 78% of males aged 15 years were reported to have received the full course of the HPV vaccine.
Uptake (ie coverage) of HPV vaccinations in females has increased
The uptake in females of a complete vaccination course by 15 years of age increased from 72% in 2012 to 80.5% in 2020.
Uptake of HPV vaccinations in males has increased
The uptake in males of a complete vaccination course by 15 years of age increased from 62% in 2014 to 78% in 2020.
HPV vaccination coverage is lower in very remote areas, and in lower socioeconomic status (SES) areas
In 2014, the proportion among males and females aged 12-13 years who had received all 3 doses was lower in very remote areas than in other remoteness areas, and lower in low SES areas than in higher SES areas.
Revision Type
Minor
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1.1