Table 1

Projected outcomes averted by means of the quadrivalent vaccine and expected reductions in expenditure

OutcomesAnnual expected number of eventsNumber of events prevented with the quadrivalent vaccineReduction in expenditure (€ million)
Abnormal pap smears415 000258 3373.8
Colposcopies116 00076 90919.2
LSIL and ASCUS91 00056 64822.7
HSIL13 70090978.2
Cervical cancer4000298849.9
Genital warts125 000115 62527.8
Total764 700519 604131.6
  • In this multicohort model, a vaccination coverage rate of 80% was assumed.19 20 Reductions were calculated at the peak efficiency of the vaccination programme. A cross-protection effect of the quadrivalent vaccine was also considered.

  • ASCUS, Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance; HSIL, High-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions; LSIL, Low-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion.