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500 Girls In Rajasthan Receive HPV Vaccine In First Five Days Of Prevention Drive

500 girls have received the <span>Human papillomavirus</span> (<span>HPV</span>) vaccines in the first five days of launching the <span><a href="https://www.healthandme.com/health/cervical-cancer">cervical cancer</a></span> prevention drive. A senior officer, as also reported by <em>TOI </em>noted that misinformation and lack of awareness could lead to a lower number of girls showing up. This is why, while the initial response is encouraging, logistics are still need to be figured out, including identification of session sites and to widen coverage and counter doubts that surround the vaccine. "The HPV vaccine helps prevent cervical caner, one of the most common cancers among women in the country. Addressing public concerns is crucial for the program's success," said the official. 

Health officials along with public health experts will be conducting interactive sessions on social media across districts on Thursday. In Sikar, a dedicated platform will also allow experts to respond to the questions directly on HPV infections, vaccine safety, eligibility and benefits. 

As of now, the program allows a single vaccine dose for girls who have completed 14 years and are yet to turn 15. As per the Health Department, around 8.32 lakh girls in Rajasthan are eligible for the vaccine annually. 

<h2>Nationwide Free <span rel="noindex">HPV Vaccine Drive</span></h2>

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 28 launched the nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign for girls aged 14 years from Rajasthan's Ajmer.

The initiative marks a decisive step towards eliminating cervical cancer through timely HPV vaccination. Cervical cancer remains the second most common cancer among women in India. Nearly 80,000 new cases and over 42,000 deaths are reported annually in the country.

Read: <a href="https://www.healthandme.com/health-news/pm-modi-launches-nationwide-free-hpv-vaccination-drive-a-landmark-step-says-who-article-153717823" data-type="tilCustomLink">PM Modi Launches Nationwide Free HPV Vaccination Drive; A Landmark Step, Says WHO</a>

"Today, I have had the opportunity to launch the HPV vaccine campaign from Ajmer. This campaign is an important step towards empowering women and daughters of this country,” PM Modi said.

“For us, this was a sensitive issue tied to the insult of our sisters and daughters, one that made them ill. That is why we resolved it at a crucial turning point in their mission,” he added.

The World Health Organization has also lauded India's mission to launch the HPV vaccine and prevent the risk of cervical cancer.

“We are leaving no stone unturned to ensure that the daughters of the country are healthy and prosperous. The objective of this initiative is the prevention of cervical cancer," the Prime Minister, earlier wrote in a post on social media platform X.

<h2>Who Can Avail The Nationwide Free HPV Vaccination Drive?</h2>

The vaccine is most effective when it is administered before exposure to HPV and before becoming sexually active. Young women aged 9 to 14 years show vaccine effectiveness of 74 to 93 per cent and this decreases with age.

Read: <a href="https://www.healthandme.com/health-news/india-soon-to-launch-nationwide-free-hpv-vaccine-for-adolescent-girls-why-should-every-woman-consider-it-article-153689593" data-type="tilCustomLink">India Launches Nationwide Free HPV Vaccine For Adolescent Girls - Why Should Every Woman Consider It?</a>

Girls aged 9 to 14 should get two doses of the vaccine in 6 to 12 months apart

Women aged 15 to 26 years can get three doses in 0, 2, and 6 months apart

Adults aged 27 to 45 must get it after consultation with their healthcare provider

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500 girls have received the Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines in the first five days of launching the cervical cancer prevention drive. A senior officer, as also reported by TOI noted that misinformation and lack of awareness could lead to a lower number of girls showing up. This is why, while the initial response is encouraging, logistics are still need to be figured out, including identification of session sites and to widen coverage and counter doubts that surround the vaccine. "The HPV vaccine helps prevent cervical caner, one of the most common cancers among women in the country. Addressing public concerns is crucial for the program's success," said the official. Health officials along with public health experts will be conducting interactive sessions on social media across districts on Thursday. In Sikar, a dedicated platform will also allow experts to respond to the questions directly on HPV infections, vaccine safety, eligibility and benefits. As of now, the program allows a single vaccine dose for girls who have completed 14 years and are yet to turn 15. As per the Health Department, around 8.32 lakh girls in Rajasthan are eligible for the vaccine annually. Nationwide Free HPV Vaccine DrivePrime Minister Narendra Modi on February 28 launched the nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign for girls aged 14 years from Rajasthan's Ajmer.The initiative marks a decisive step towards eliminating cervical cancer through timely HPV vaccination. Cervical cancer remains the second most common cancer among women in India. Nearly 80,000 new cases and over 42,000 deaths are reported annually in the country.Read: PM Modi Launches Nationwide Free HPV Vaccination Drive; A Landmark Step, Says WHO"Today, I have had the opportunity to launch the HPV vaccine campaign from Ajmer. This campaign is an important step towards empowering women and daughters of this country,” PM Modi said.“For us, this was a sensitive issue tied to the insult of our sisters and daughters, one that made them ill. That is why we resolved it at a crucial turning point in their mission,” he added.The World Health Organization has also lauded India's mission to launch the HPV vaccine and prevent the risk of cervical cancer.“We are leaving no stone unturned to ensure that the daughters of the country are healthy and prosperous. The objective of this initiative is the prevention of cervical cancer," the Prime Minister, earlier wrote in a post on social media platform X.Who Can Avail The Nationwide Free HPV Vaccination Drive?The vaccine is most effective when it is administered before exposure to HPV and before becoming sexually active. Young women aged 9 to 14 years show vaccine effectiveness of 74 to 93 per cent and this decreases with age.Read: India Launches Nationwide Free HPV Vaccine For Adolescent Girls - Why Should Every Woman Consider It?Girls aged 9 to 14 should get two doses of the vaccine in 6 to 12 months apartWomen aged 15 to 26 years can get three doses in 0, 2, and 6 months apartAdults aged 27 to 45 must get it after consultation with their healthcare provider