HPV Vaccination Drive for Girls Aged 14–15 in Karauli, Collector Urges Participation

The Karauli district administration has launched an important health initiative aimed at protecting young girls from cervical cancer. District Collector Akshay Godara announced that an HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccination campaign is being conducted across the district for girls aged 14 to 15 years.

The initiative is part of a preventive healthcare effort to reduce the risk of cervical cancer among adolescent girls. To ensure smooth implementation, the Collector has directed officials from the Education Department, ICDS, and the Health Department to coordinate effectively and reach out to all eligible beneficiaries.

He has also appealed to parents and the general public to ensure that girls in the target age group receive the HPV vaccine on time. Addressing concerns, he urged people not to believe in misinformation or rumors related to the vaccine, emphasizing that the HPV vaccine is safe, effective, and plays a crucial role in preventing cervical cancer. Timely vaccination can significantly lower future health risks.

Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) Dr. Satish Chand Meena informed that the vaccination is being carried out daily from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM at multiple health centers across the district. These include District Hospital Hindaun, UPHC Ganesh Gate (Karauli headquarters), Sub-District Hospital Todabhim, CHCs at Balaghat, Mundiya, Nadoti, Gudachandra Ji, Shri Mahavir Ji, Katkad, Sapotra, Kudgaon, Hadoti, Langra, Karanpur, Kaila Devi, Masalpur, Saypur, and PHC Kanchroda, among others.

The administration is working to ensure maximum coverage so that all eligible girls can benefit from this life-saving vaccine.