HPV vaccination deadline extended to August
The government has extended the deadline for the cervical cancer HPV vaccination program for 14-year-old girls until August. While over 270,000 girls have been vaccinated, officials are working to improve coverage in specific districts that have reported lower participation.
Why it matters
Expanding access to the HPV vaccine is a critical public health initiative for reducing cervical cancer rates.
The deadline for completing the cervical cancer vaccination programme in the State has been extended by three months till August, said Minister for Health, Family Welfare and Medical Education Satya Kumar Yadav.
The article is a factual report on government policy and public health statistics.
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