[Expert consensus on immunological prevention of human papillomavirus-related diseases (abridged)].

Human papillomavirus (HPV)-related diseases such as cervical cancer are public health problems that threaten human health. In response to an action plan for the elimination of cervical cancer, we review the etiology, clinical features, and epidemiology of HPV-related diseases and HPV vaccinology. Our consensus statement is based on the World Health Organization position paper on HPV vaccines (2017) and on recent advances in Chinese and international HPV research. Its purpose is to strengthen HPV-related disease prevention and control by providing systematic, comprehensive evidence to enable health professionals use of HPV vaccine in a scientifically-appropriate manner that maximizes impact on disease.