HPV vaccine prevents 90% of cervical cancer cases – and could eradicate killer disease ‘in our lifetime’ [Video]

THE HPV jab is cutting cases of cervical cancer by 90 per cent, a new study has found.

Scientists say the disease, which killed Big Brother star Jade Goody when she was just 27, could be eradicated “in our lifetime” thanks to the jabs.

The study, led by Queen Mary University of London, adds to previous evidence that suggested the jab is most effective when taken in a year 8.

It also found that the vaccine works similarly well across the socio-economic spectrum, with most cases being prevented in more deprived groups.

Until now, there have been concerns that the HPV jab could have an unequal impact across society, meaning it misses out on those in deprived groups where the disease is most prevalent.

Cancer Research UK’s Michelle Mitchell said: “Today’s news is promising – the HPV vaccination programme is paving the way to make cervical cancer a rare disease for all.”

The jabs, …