Because almost all cases of cervical cancer can be traced to HPV, some countries think the vaccine will help them eliminate the disease within years.

The good news is that even if you missed the ideal vaccination window, there are effective steps you can take to protect yourself against cervical cancer, Dr. Hemanandini Jayaraman, Consultant – Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road told Financial Express.com.

A new government report adds to evidence that the HPV vaccine, once called dangerous by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is preventing cervical cancer in young women. The report comes after Kennedy pledged to give a family member any fees he might earn from HPV vaccine litigation.