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Gujarat Girls Get HPV Shield: 5 Lakh Vaccinated
8 May
Summary
- Over 5 lakh girls in Gujarat received the HPV vaccine.
- The vaccination campaign met 90% of its target.
- The vaccine is safe with no reported serious side effects.
As of May 8, 2026, Gujarat has administered the HPV vaccine to over 5 lakh girls, successfully meeting 90% of its target within the national program. The campaign, launched on February 28, 2026, aimed to vaccinate 5,43,483 eligible teenage girls within 90 days.
Health Minister Praful Pansheriya stated that the vaccination initiative, guided by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, has been a significant success. He emphasized the vaccine's safety, noting that not a single serious side effect has been reported, affirming its 100% safety profile. The vaccine is accessible to all 14-year-old girls at various healthcare facilities across the state.
The state utilized Gardasil-4, a quadrivalent HPV vaccine from MSD India, which protects against key HPV types responsible for cervical cancer and other health issues. The vaccination drive commenced on March 2, 2026, and was implemented in over 2,200 health centers spread across Gujarat's 34 districts and eight major cities.
