Primary and secondary prevention of cervical cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic in Sao Paulo State, Brazil

Figure 1. Panel with general data on preventive services: (A) HPV vaccination rate by dose.
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Figure 1. Panel with general data on preventive services: (A) HPV vaccination rate by dose.Panel with general data on preventive services: (A) HPV vaccination rate by dose.Carvalho et al. · CC BY

Revista Do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de Sao Paulo

Abstract

Cervical cancer remains an important public health problem. Prevention relies on vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) and Pap smears for early detection of precursor lesions. Both strategies should be implemented at appropriate intervals.

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Universidade de São Paulo

Revista Do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de Sao Paulo · 18 Sep 2026 · CC BY

doi.org/10.1590/s1678-9946202668064PubMed 42788601