Health Ministry officials after the launch of the HPV vaccine in Mysuru on Tuesday.
The SMT Hospital, Mysuru, launched the cervical cancer (HPV) vaccination campaign for 14-year-old girls at the district level on Tuesday.
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine protects against cervical cancer caused by HPV infections and also offers protection against some other cancers, District Health and Family Welfare Officer Dr. PC Kumaraswamy.
Dr. Kumaraswamy said the HPV vaccine helps prevent serious diseases caused by human papillomavirus and stressed that vaccination plays a key role in protecting the health of adolescent girls.
According to Indian government guidelines, the vaccine will currently be given to girls who have reached the age of 14 but are under 15 years of age. The vaccination program is implemented as part of the National Universal Immunization Program.
The primary beneficiaries of the initiative are all eligible 14-year-old girls in the district. The vaccine will be administered by doctors and specialists at government primary health centers (PHCs), community health centers (CHCs) and public taluk hospitals across the district.
Children receiving the vaccine will be registered on the U-WIN portal, through which recipients will also receive vaccination cards. Beneficiaries must carry valid identity proof, mobile number and Aadhaar card for registration.
Dr. Kumaraswamy emphasized that the HPV vaccine is safe and effective in preventing cervical cancer and appealed to parents to cooperate with the Ministry of Health to ensure that their daughters receive the vaccine for their good health.
Under the slogan “Safe Vaccine, Bright Future – Our Girls’ Health is Our Priority”, the District Department of Health and Welfare is working to ensure that every eligible girl receives the HPV vaccine and move towards a cervical cancer-free society.
Published – 10 March 2026 20:26 IST
