India to introduce free HPV vaccine nationwide for adolescent girls
India to use quadrivalent HPV vaccine Gardasil to protect against cervical cancer-causing HPV types 16 and 18, and types 6 and 11
The Union Health Ministry is set to launch a nationwide human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme targeting girls aged 14 years. The vaccination will be voluntary and free, ensuring equitable access across socio-economic groups.
India will use a quadrivalent HPV vaccine Gardasil to protect against cervical cancer-causing HPV types 16 and 18, and types 6 and 11. “Global and Indian scientific evidence confirms that it provides strong and long-lasting protection when given to women of the recommended age group,” a senior health ministry official said.
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