Ahmedabad's HPV Vaccination Campaign Reaches 65% Coverage Among Girls
HPV Drive In Ahmedabad Achieves 65% Coverage Among Adolescent Girls
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In Ahmedabad, over 31,000 adolescent girls have received free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations, achieving 65% of the target set by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC). The campaign aims to protect girls aged 14 to 15 from cervical cancer and runs until May 31.
- 01Over 31,000 girls vaccinated under the HPV campaign.
- 0265% of the target population has received the vaccine.
- 03Campaign aims to raise health awareness and prevent cervical cancer.
- 04Vaccination is free at Urban Health Centres and AMC-run hospitals.
- 05The initiative targets girls aged 14 to 15 years.
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The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has successfully administered 31,579 doses of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to adolescent girls as part of a citywide campaign aimed at preventing cervical cancer. This effort has achieved 65% of its vaccination target among the 48,443 eligible girls identified in the city. The campaign, which began earlier this month, will continue until May 31 and is designed to enhance health awareness while providing crucial immunization. Girls aged 14 to 15 can receive the vaccine at no cost at any Urban Health Centre or AMC-run hospital. The AMC emphasizes that the HPV vaccine is one of the safest and most effective methods for protecting against cervical cancer, which can be life-threatening. The initiative not only aims to improve health outcomes but also offers significant financial relief, as the vaccine typically costs around ₹3,000 in private healthcare settings.
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This initiative significantly enhances health protection for adolescent girls in Ahmedabad, reducing the risk of cervical cancer.
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