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"Kerala Launches Free HPV Vaccination for Adolescent Girls to Combat Cervical Cancer"
Kerala is launching a free HPV vaccination initiative for adolescent girls to combat cervical cancer, starting in Kannur district on November 3, 2023.
- The Kerala Health departments initiative provides free HPV vaccines to girls in Plus One and Plus Two classes to prevent cervical cancer.
- Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the vaccination program on November 3 at Koothuparamba taluk hospital in Kannur district.
- Cervical cancer, linked to Human papillomavirus infection, is one of the most common cancers among women, making this vaccination effort crucial.
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This initiative addresses a significant health issue by preventing cervical cancer, which is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women. By providing free HPV vaccines, Kerala aims to reduce the incidence of this preventable disease in young girls.