Sikkim becomes the first state to launch the human papillomavirus vaccine

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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine Launched by the Department of Health Care, Social Services and Family Welfare in Sikkim Monday

to become the first state to launch the uterine cervix cancer vaccine

It is a historic moment for the state since Sikkim is the first state to introduce HPV vaccines to protect girls from nine years old to 14 years old. The HPV vaccination program is underway throughout the state from July 30 to August 14.

The state-level introductory program was organized by Ambassador AK Srivastava at Deorali Girls High School. , while the Under-Secretary-General, GP Upadhyaya, the Commissioner and the Secretary of the Department of Health, Vishal Chauhan and senior officials of the Department of Health and Human Resources Development Department and other persons attended in the meeting. 19659003] In order to make the state free of cervical cancer of Sikkim, the vaccination campaign against the human papillomavirus (HPV) was launched in the four districts on Monday.