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Kozhikode HPV Vax: 13,505 Girls Protected!
13 Oct
Summary
- Over 13,500 girls under 14 vaccinated against HPV.
- Vaccination drive covers 51% of the target population.
- The campaign deadline has been extended to December 31.
Kozhikode district has achieved a significant milestone in its HPV vaccination campaign, successfully inoculating 13,505 girls aged up to 14. Health department officials announced that this effort has covered about 51% of the intended demographic so far.
The drive has seen active participation from educational institutions, with 1,854 girls receiving the vaccine within school premises across 169 schools. To ensure broader coverage and accessibility, the government has extended the campaign's deadline to December 31.
District Medical Officer L.T. Saritha Kumari highlighted that the HPV vaccination is readily available at all government health centers. This extension provides a valuable opportunity for more eligible girls to receive this vital protection.
