HPV vaccine against cervical cancer rolled out in Kerala
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Why in news
Kerala launched a nationwide HPV vaccination drive for 14-year-old girls at all government health centers to protect against cervical cancer.
Background
The initiative utilizes the quadrivalent HPV vaccine (Gardasil) and aims to cover approximately 2.6 lakh girls in Kerala. The drive will run for three months before becoming part of the Universal Immunisation Schedule.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe Kerala HPV vaccination drive targets 14-year-old girls.
- S&TThe program utilizes the quadrivalent HPV vaccine (Gardasil).
- FactThe initiative aims to cover approximately 2.6 lakh girls in Kerala.
- FactOver 500 million doses of HPV vaccines have been administered worldwide since 2006.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of integrating specialized vaccines like HPV into the Universal Immunisation Schedule to address gender-specific health disparities in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Public health equity: Addressing high morbidity of cervical cancer among adolescent girls in rural and urban settings.
- Logistical integration: Transitioning from time-bound vaccination drives to permanent inclusion in the Universal Immunisation Schedule.
- Vaccine accessibility: Overcoming socio-economic barriers to ensure high coverage of quadrivalent vaccines in state-run health centers.
Keywords: Universal Immunisation Schedule · Public Health Equity · Preventive Healthcare · Gender-specific Health · Vaccine Coverage
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