HPV vaccine for 14 year old girls: The government has made cervical cancer vaccine free for 14 year old daughters. Know the benefits of HPV vaccine, eligibility and easy way to book a slot.
The central government is soon going to start the HPV vaccination campaign for 14 year old girls by the end of this month. This campaign is being done to prevent cervical cancer. Single dose vaccination will be done on the recommendation of the World Health Organization (WHO). The special thing is that in the first 90 days of the campaign, 14 year old girls will be given free vaccination at government health centres. If girls get vaccinated, the risk of cancer will reduce by 85% by the age of 30. If you also have a 14 year old girl in your house, then know how to get vaccinated for cervical cancer and how to book a slot?
Is cervical cancer vaccine very important?
Let us tell you that cervical cancer comes second among the common cancers in women. Every year about 25,000 women fall prey to it and many have to face death. If vaccination is done at the right time, its risk can be reduced to a great extent. With vaccination being free, awareness will increase among people and they will take advantage of it.
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How to book a slot for free vaccination?
To avail the free vaccination facility, you will have to open the U-WIN portal and book a slot at the nearest health and wellness centre. You can get more information at the Health Center. Let us tell you that the price of 1 dose of cervical cancer vaccine in a private hospital is Rs 3,927.
A total of 2.5 crore doses will be given to India through the Gavi Vaccine Alliance. Vaccination will protect against types 16 and 18 of human papilloma virus. Along with this, the vaccine also provides protection against types 6 and 11.
What are the early symptoms of cervical cancer?
- Abnormal bleeding (between periods)
- excessive periods
- white, yellow, or foul-smelling discharge
- pain during sex
- Feeling slight pain in the pelvic area.
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