Which HPV vaccine provides protection against the greatest number of oncogenic HPV types?

• A Bivalent vaccine (HPV 16, 18)
• B Quadrivalent vaccine (HPV 6, 11, 16, 18)
• C Monovalent vaccine (HPV 16)
• D Nonavalent vaccine (HPV 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, 58) ✓

Explanation

The nonavalent HPV vaccine protects against nine HPV types: 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58. It covers the two most common oncogenic types (16 and 18) plus five additional high-risk types (31, 33, 45, 52, 58), providing protection against approximately 90 percent of cervical cancers. The bivalent and quadrivalent vaccines cover fewer oncogenic types.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.

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