Barnabas, Ruanne

Clifford, Gary M.

Didierlaurent, Arnaud M.

Dull, Peter

Kreimer, Aimee R.

Liu, Gui

Madhi, Shabir A.

Morse, Rebecca B.

Moscicki, Anna-Barbara

Mugo, Nelly

Palefsky, Joel M.

Plotkin, Stanley

Rees, Helen

Schiller, John

Schuind, Anne E.

Sierra, Monica S.

Slifka, Mark K.

Vorsters, Alex

Abstract: The burden of cervical cancer is disproportionately distributed globally, with the vast majority of cases occurring in low- and middle-income countries. Women with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (WWH) are at increased risk of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and cervical cancer as compared to HIV-negative individuals. HPV vaccination remains a priority in regions with a high burden of cervical cancer and high HIV prevalence. With HPV vaccines becoming more accessible, optimal use beyond the initial World Health Organization-recommended target population of 9 to 14-year-old girls is an important question. In March 2022, a group of experts in epidemiology, immunology, and vaccinology convened to discuss the state-of-the-science of HPV vaccination in WWH. This report summarizes the proceedings: review of HIV epidemiology and its intersection with cervical cancer burden, immunology, HPV vaccination including reduced-dose schedules and experience with other vaccines in people with HIV (PWH), HPV vaccination strategies and knowledge gaps, and outstanding research questions. Studies of HPV vaccine effectiveness among WWH, including duration of protection, are limited. Until data from ongoing research is available, the current recommendation for WWH remains for a multi-dose HPV vaccination regimen. A focus of the discussion included the potential impact of HIV acquisition following HPV vaccination. With no data currently existing for HPV vaccines and limited information from non-HPV vaccines, this question requires further research. Implementation research on optimal HPV vaccine delivery approaches for WWH and other priority populations is also urgently needed

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State-of-the-science of human papillomavirus vaccination in women with human immunodeficiency virus : summary of a scientific workshop

State-of-the-science of human papillomavirus vaccination in women with human immunodeficiency virus : summary of a scientific workshop

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