Research into vaccination strategies shapes national policy around the globe

Research from Professor Gianluca Baio and his research group at UCL on the cost-effectiveness of the HPV vaccination strategy caused policy changes in Italy, the UK and Canada.

13 February 2023

International policy case study

Research title: Research into vaccination strategies shapes national policy around the globe
Faculty: UCL Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Activity: Research
Policy type: International public health
Country/Region: Europe
Policy partner: UK Government (Home Departments); Non-UK National Governments (non-EU); Non-UK National Governments (EU)

Synopsis

Research from UCL's Department of Statistical Science (DSS) has highlighted that a universal vaccination strategy for Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination could be more cost-effective than screening alone or female-only vaccination strategies. The work has led to policy changes in Italy, the UK and Canada, and is also influencing other vaccination programmes in the UK.

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