Centre Plans Nationwide HPV Vaccination Campaign in Coming Weeks

India to Launch Nationwide HPV Vaccination Campaign

Key Highlights

• Government of India will roll out a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign to fulfill its promise of "Swastha Nari".
• The campaign aims to target cervical cancer, a common type of cancer among women in India.
• Gardasil injection will be administered free of cost to girls aged 14 and above.

Program Details

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• The vaccination program will be voluntary and free of cost, ensuring equitable access across socio-economic groups.
• The quadrivalent HPV vaccine protects against HPV types 16 and 18, which cause cervical cancer, as well as types 6 and 11.
• The vaccine provides robust and durable protection when administered to girls in the recommended age group, with a single dose providing adequate protection.

Targeted Population

• Girls aged 14 and above will be provided a free dose of the vaccine under the national campaign.
• The campaign aims to ensure equitable access to the vaccine, regardless of socio-economic background.