HPV vaccination drive achieves 3085% progress in the district.

HPV vaccination progress of 3085% in the district Madikeri June 14: The administration of HPV vaccine has been started in Kodagu district since March 9, and out of the target of 5276, 3955 vaccines have been supplied to the district. So far, 1628 children have been given it. District Health and Family Welfare Officer Dr. Satish Kumar said that 30.85% progress has been achieved.

HPV virus belongs to the genus of viruses called human papillomavirus Papillomaviridae, of which there are more than 200 types. HPV 16 and HPV 18 viruses are the main causes of cervical cancer. A global program has been formulated to eliminate it by 2030. It is most common in women between the ages of 35 and 45. Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women in India. A total of 79,103 new cases and 34,805 deaths were reported due to cervical cancer in 2022.

The HPV vaccine is not a live virus vaccine. It is a non-live, recombinant vaccine. The vaccine cannot cause HPV infection as it contains virus-like particles (VLPs), which are made from non-infectious structures similar to the outer shell of the HPV virus.

Girls of 14 years of age (those who have celebrated their 14th birthday but have not yet celebrated their 15th birthday) will be the beneficiaries. Satish Kumar said that at the district level, the DDPI will prepare a list of eligible girls studying in government, aided and unaided schools in the entire district under their jurisdiction, based on their date of birth, and share it with the health department.

A mandatory parents' meeting will be called in all schools to inform them about this HPV vaccine. The OTP will be sent to the mobile number provided by the parents after vaccination, so when the health department staff calls the OTP, the parents should be informed to share the OTP. This vaccine is very safe, and if any side effects occur, they should visit the health center recommended by the doctor of the vaccination camp and get appropriate treatment.

Prepare a list of girls between the ages of 14 and 15 who are out of school and share it with the ASHA workers and staff of the health department. The identified girls between the ages of 14 and 15 who are out of school should be encouraged to get vaccinated.

Most children are hesitant to get vaccinated and are hesitant to take advantage of it. Dr. Satish Kumar has requested that girls be prevented from getting cervical cancer in the future, and that they should take advantage of the vaccine provided free of charge by the government.

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