We know it's effective. So why is there opposition to the #HPV #vaccine ? http://gu.com/p/4fgnk/stw #cervical #cancer
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Replying to @littlepowder
@littlepowder Well to be fair there is very mixed evidence regarding the cost-effectiveness of HPV vaccination. Definitely safe/effective.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @GidMK
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@GidMK Large studies support cost effectiveness eg http://www.who.int/immunization/cost_effectiveness_of_human_papillomavirus.pdf …#HPV#cancer#VaccinesWork1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @littlepowder
@littlepowder That is a fascinating model but I suspect their estimates are a little high. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19505744 - interesting article.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @GidMK
@GidMK can't read ur article behind paywall however from 2009 whereas@littlepowder posted from 2014. More recent data always preferred.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @Mooselet
@Mooselet@littlepowder Mmmm but mine was Australian vs. WHO study which was global and also Excel-based modelling..1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @GidMK
@GidMK@littlepowder And? AU data included in WHO paper & limitations discussed. HPV worldwide problem.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @Mooselet
@Mooselet@littlepowder Absolutely. But marginal benefit from vaccine over our excellent screening program is slight compared to cost.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @GidMK
@GidMK@littlepowder Prevention is better, which HPV vax does. Treatment of problems picked up @ screen still cost $, even early.3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
@Mooselet @littlepowder Sorry I think those figures were over a 5 year period not yearly.
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