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In a significant stride towards preventing cervical cancer, Tamaulipas, Mexico, has administered 9,130 doses of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine as of recent, marking a 47.1% advance in its statewide vaccination drive. The state’s health secretary revealed this progress, emphasizing the campaign’s magnitude and purpose.
The HPV vaccine, primarily targeted at fifth-grade schoolgirls and out-of-school adolescents aged 11, seeks to guard young women against the globally leading cause of cervical cancer. Dr. Jesús Manuel Zárate Torres, Tamaulipas’ childhood and adolescence health chief, highlighted the vaccine’s lasting impact: it offers protection for two to three decades, thus greatly diminishing future cancer risks.
The ongoing campaign, set to conclude by December 31, has a goal of administering 16,973 doses in total. So far, the distribution comprises 7,712 doses for in-school girls, 109 doses for out-of-school minors, 1,822 doses for catch-up adolescents aged 12-15, and 120 doses for high-risk groups. Notably, 177 vaccine refusals have been recorded.
Health centers statewide are facilitating the vaccination drive, concurrently offering free shots for Covid-19, influenza, and pneumococcal diseases, with a particular focus on the elderly. Authorities urge parents and teens to seize this opportunity and contribute to the fight against cervical cancer, emphasizing the vital role of these immunizations in preventing severe diseases and safeguarding long-term health.
Sources: Patricia Azuara/Diario MX
