Vaccination is the process of administering a vaccine to an individual to stimulate the immune system and generate an adaptive immune response against specific pathogens, such as viruses or bacteria. The vaccine, which can contain weakened or inactivated forms of the pathogen, its components, or genetic material, aims to prepare the immune system to recognize and combat future infections. Vaccination helps to prevent the occurrence and spread of infectious diseases, contributing to both individual and public health by creating herd immunity when a significant portion of the population is immunized. This can lead to the control, elimination, or eradication of diseases. Vaccines are an essential part of preventive healthcare and have been instrumental in reducing morbidity and mortality rates associated with various infectious diseases.
A vaccine against HPV offers a vital shield against multiple cancers, yet uptake among England's students remains below optimal levels. Despite the NHS HPV program operating since 2008, over a…