The West Bengal government has launched a Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign across the state to protect adolescent girls against cervical cancer.
The campaign, kickstarted by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, aims to target approximately 7.65 lakh beneficiaries aged 14 years.
Vaccination is voluntary, free of cost, and will be administered only after parental/guardian consent under the national programme.
Girls who have completed 14 years of age but are yet to turn 15 will receive a single dose of the quadrivalent Gardasil-4 vaccine free of cost at designated government health facilities.
Vaccination sessions will be conducted at 881 designated government health facilities, including medical colleges, district hospitals, sub-divisional hospitals, state general hospitals, and block primary health centres.
The nationwide HPV vaccination campaign aims to prevent cervical cancer by protecting girls before potential exposure to HPV infection.
Beneficiaries can pre-register and schedule appointments on the U-WIN digital platform or opt for walk-in vaccination at designated government health facilities.
