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School HPV vaccination rate drops to 56pc in Far North Queensland

The school HPV vaccination rate in Far North Queensland has fallen to 56%, with the Cairns Public Health Unit citing a lack of parental consent as the primary reason for missed doses.

The school HPV vaccination rate in Far North Queensland has dropped to 56%, according to the Cairns Public Health Unit. Health officials report that students are increasingly missing their scheduled doses because they lack the necessary parental consent.