Ludhiana Extends HPV Vaccination Drive by 90 Days Due to Low Participation
Poor response prompts 90-day extension of HPV vaccination drive in Ludhiana

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Ludhiana's health department has extended its HPV vaccination campaign by 90 days after low participation left many eligible girls unvaccinated. The initiative aims to protect against cervical cancer and will involve intensified outreach efforts to ensure coverage of nearly 40,000 girls aged 14-15.
- 01The HPV vaccination campaign was initially set for 90 days but faced poor response, prompting a 90-day extension.
- 02Health officials aim for 100% coverage of nearly 40,000 eligible girls aged 14-15 in Ludhiana.
- 03Intensified outreach will include door-to-door mobilization, village-wise beneficiary lists, and additional vaccination sessions.
- 04Religious leaders and local representatives are engaged to combat misinformation and encourage vaccination.
- 05The HPV vaccine is a single-dose shot proven effective in preventing cervical cancer.
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The Ludhiana district health department has announced a 90-day extension of its human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign due to a poor response, which left thousands of eligible adolescent girls unvaccinated. Launched earlier this year for girls aged 14 years who have not yet turned 15, the campaign struggled with awareness gaps and vaccine hesitancy among parents. District immunisation officer Dr Harpreet Singh emphasized the goal of achieving 100% coverage, stating that the extension will facilitate reaching those who missed the initial phase. To enhance participation, health teams will conduct door-to-door mobilization, create lists of uncovered beneficiaries, and hold additional vaccination sessions in schools and communities. Civil surgeon Dr Ramandeep Kaur urged parents to prioritize the vaccine, assuring them of its safety and effectiveness. The campaign targets the vaccination of nearly 40,000 girls, and officials are optimistic that increased community engagement will bridge the coverage gap and improve vaccination rates.
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The extension of the HPV vaccination drive aims to improve health outcomes for adolescent girls in Ludhiana by preventing cervical cancer.
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