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Over 13,000 Girls Vaccinated Against HPV in West Bengal Since Launch
13,204 girls get HPV jab since May 30 launch in state
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Since the launch of the HPV vaccination campaign on May 30, over 13,000 girls have received the jab in West Bengal. The initiative aims to vaccinate approximately 7.6 lakh girls aged 14, targeting cervical cancer prevention. Health officials anticipate increased participation after June 10, post-training of district personnel.
- 01The HPV vaccination campaign was launched by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on May 30.
- 02South 24 Parganas has the highest vaccination numbers, while Kolkata has only vaccinated 73 girls so far.
- 03The state aims to vaccinate around 7.6 lakh girls aged 14 to prevent cervical cancer.
- 04Vaccination sessions occur thrice daily at over 200 centers, with Wednesdays and Thursdays reserved for routine immunization.
- 05Parental consent is required for the HPV jab, which has affected participation, especially in schools that are currently closed.
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West Bengal has successfully administered the HPV vaccine to over 13,204 girls since the campaign's launch on May 30, led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The initiative aims to vaccinate approximately 7.6 lakh girls aged 14 across the state to combat cervical cancer, which is linked to 99.7% of cases caused by HPV infection. Currently, South 24 Parganas leads in vaccinations, while Kolkata has seen a low uptake with only 73 girls vaccinated due to limited sessions and the need for parental consent. Health officials are optimistic about the campaign's growth after June 10, when training for district personnel concludes, allowing for expanded outreach from over 800 vaccination centers. The involvement of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) is crucial to boost participation in the city, as officials plan to address the slow response at an upcoming Special Task Force meeting.
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The HPV vaccination campaign aims to significantly reduce cervical cancer cases among young girls in West Bengal.
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