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It's not mandatory for schoolgirls, but it's part of the national immunization program, said an official from the Ministry of Health.
Dubai: A senior ministry official reiterated Wednesday that the uterine cervix cancer vaccine for schoolgirls in Dubai and the North Emirates remains optional and will be administered only with the approval of the Ministry of Health. from a parent.
Dr. Hussain Abdul Rahman Al Rand, Assistant Under-Secretary of Health Centers and Clinics of the Ministry of Health and Prevention, also assured that the vaccine against the human papillomavirus (HPV) protects against cervical cancer of the uterus. effects."
"We would like to clarify again that HPV vaccination is optional. The priority of the UAE has always been to protect its citizens and citizens against certain diseases, "he said.
Dr. Rand said that the introduction of vaccination as part of the "National Immunization Program" came after several recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Superior Committee for Immunization. Immunization and the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization. and young people.
"On October 2, we are launching an awareness campaign on [the] Vaccination against HPV and its importance among members of the community. We would like to dispel the misconceptions that are circulating among people and make it clear that this has nothing to do with traditions. This vaccination is for everyone. "
In the first stage, vaccination will target girls and boys later, he said.
"Vaccination against HPV is like any other important vaccine, it protects against infections that can lead to cervical cancer in some cases and also prevents genital warts in men and women," he said. Director of the Department of Preventive Medicine, Nada Hassan Al Marzouqi. in the ministry.
She said the current immunization protects against six types of HPV, the most common ones that lead to cervical cancer of the uterine cervix.
"Vaccination has been available in the country since 1990 and the Abu Dhabi health authority has had a successful experience since its introduction in 2008. It has been able to reach 90% coverage."
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