Gurugram Launches Free HPV Vaccination Program for Teenage Girls
Gurugram rolls out free HPV vaccination at PHCs, UPHCs
Hindustan Times
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Gurugram district in Haryana, India, has initiated a free human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign targeting girls aged 14. The program, which began on February 26, aims to immunize approximately 30,000 girls against cervical cancer by May 31, 2024, using the Gardasil-4 vaccine.
- 01The HPV vaccination campaign started on February 26, 2024.
- 02It targets girls aged 14, aiming to immunize around 30,000 by May 31, 2024.
- 03The Gardasil-4 vaccine, typically costing over ₹4,000, is provided for free.
- 04Initial turnout has been slow due to vaccine hesitancy and lack of awareness.
- 05Efforts are underway to increase awareness through schools and community outreach.
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The health department of Gurugram district in Haryana, India, has launched a free vaccination campaign against human papillomavirus (HPV) for girls aged 14. The initiative began on February 26, 2024, at various health facilities, including the Civil Hospital in Sector 10A and sub-divisional hospitals in Sohna, Pataudi, and Farrukh Nagar. The program aims to administer Gardasil-4 shots, which protect against four high-risk HPV types associated with cervical cancer. The first phase targets the immunization of approximately 30,000 girls by May 31, 2024. So far, around 316 girls have received the vaccine, but turnout has been hindered by vaccine hesitancy and a lack of awareness. The health department is collaborating with local schools to enhance outreach efforts, encouraging parents and students to participate in the program. They have conducted about 62,000 screenings to detect cervical cancer in the district since April 2025.
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This vaccination initiative aims to significantly reduce the incidence of cervical cancer among young girls in Gurugram, promoting better health outcomes.
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