BJMC first govt. medical college in Maha to start HPV vaccination for female docs, staff
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BJMC first govt. medical college in Maha to start HPV vaccination for female docs, staff

Hindustan Times  

From Tuesday, the B J Medical College and Sassoon General Hospital will begin Human Papilloma Virus vaccination for female doctors and hospital staff. The BJMC will be the first government medical college in Maharashtra to conduct such an immunisation drive, officials said. Dr Yallapa Jadhav, medical superintendent, BJMC and SGH, said, “The HPV vaccine is a vaccine used for the prevention of HPV-associated cancers such as cervical, vaginal, vulvar, and anal cancers, as well as genital warts caused by HPV types 6 and 11. However, the immunisation is voluntary and will be provided for free.” Dr Eknath Pawar, dean, BJMC and SGH, said that considering the problem of HPV infection in the country, the vaccination drive has been taken up for all female students up to 26 years of age.

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HPV vaccination is crucial to prevent cervical cancer in women, says KGH Superintendent
2 weeks, 3 days ago

HPV vaccination is crucial to prevent cervical cancer in women, says KGH Superintendent

The Hindu  

Human Papilloma Virus vaccine can prevent cervical cancer in women, and there is every need for girls to take the vaccine, P. Sivananda, Superintendent, King George Hospital, said. Dr. Sivananda participate at the inauguration of a HPV Vaccination camp, organised by Chaitanya Sravanthi, an NGO, in association with the district unit of AP Working Journalists Federation at the Fishermen Community …

HPV vaccine administered to 45 girls in Visakhapatnam
3 months, 2 weeks ago

HPV vaccine administered to 45 girls in Visakhapatnam

The Hindu  

Chaitanya Sravanthi, an NGO, organised a booster vaccination camp for women to prevent Human papillomavirus on Sunday, September 8, at the Sachivalayam in 37th Ward, opposite Mrs. AVN College. Visakhapatnam South MLA Vamsi Krishna Srinivas inaugurated the camp and appreciated Chaitanya Sravanthi’s efforts to prevent cervical cancer and create awareness among women about the vaccine. Dr. Rahaman said that administration …

Health dept approval delay stalls PMC’s HPV vax drive
5 months ago

Health dept approval delay stalls PMC’s HPV vax drive

Hindustan Times  

The Pune Municipal Corporation health department’s plan to vaccinate adolescent girls against cervical cancer has been stalled due to a delay in obtaining permissions from the state health department. The HPV vaccine has proven to be effective against the strains of HPV and proven to reduce the incidence of cervical cancer by nearly 90% In January, the PMC health department …

Drive to sensitise women on cervical cancer held in Odisha's Burla
5 months, 1 week ago

Drive to sensitise women on cervical cancer held in Odisha's Burla

New Indian Express  

SAMBALPUR: In a bid to sensitise women on the importance of early detection and vaccination for battling cervical cancer, the Indian Public Health Association, Odisha on Friday organised an awareness-cum-vaccination drive at Urban Health Training Centre in Goudapali, Burla. General secretary IPHA, Odisha, Dr Sanjeeb Kumar Mishra said, “Cervical cancer is one of the leading cancers among women. During the …

Health Talk | Why vaccinating girls between 9 to 14 years against cervical cancer is vital
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Health Talk | Why vaccinating girls between 9 to 14 years against cervical cancer is vital

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced during her Budget speech on Thursday that the Centre planned to encourage cervical cancer vaccination for girls in the age group of 9 to 14 years. Experts said that vaccinating young girls is key to eliminating cervical cancer — one of the leading cancers in Indian women, and vaccine-preventable. “The results of the effectiveness …

Barriers to scaling up HPV vaccination in India
1 year, 5 months ago

Barriers to scaling up HPV vaccination in India

Hindustan Times  

On September 1, 2022, the Government of India launched the new indigenous cervical cancer vaccine, Cervavac, in partnership with Serum Institute of India Private Limited. The introduction of this vaccine is a welcome step in the battle against cervical cancer in India where every eight minutes, one woman dies of this preventable disease. As cervical cancer is linked to sexual …

Serum HPV vaccine Cervavac hits mkt; 2-3 mn doses this yr
1 year, 5 months ago

Serum HPV vaccine Cervavac hits mkt; 2-3 mn doses this yr

Live Mint  

Homegrown pharma major Serum Institute of India has launched its indigenous Human Papillomavirus vaccine, Cervavac, across India. “It has already delivered the vaccine to corporate hospitals, private clinics and medical practitioners in Delhi, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Telangana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha.” Currently, two other vaccines licensed globally are available in India: a quadrivalent vaccine, Gardasil, marketed by Merck, …

Serum Institute launches country’s first HPV vaccine against cervical cancer: Adar Poonawalla
1 year, 10 months ago

Serum Institute launches country’s first HPV vaccine against cervical cancer: Adar Poonawalla

Live Mint  

On the occasion of National Girl Child Day, the Serum Institute of India on Tuesday launched the first indigenously developed human papillomavirus vaccine -- “CERVAVAC,” against the cervical cancer in women. “On the occasion of India’s National Girl Child Day and Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, @SerumInstIndia is pleased to launch the first made-in-India HPV vaccine by the hands of our …

India to soon launch HPV vaccines for Cervical Cancer; know about its doses and diagnosis
2 years ago

India to soon launch HPV vaccines for Cervical Cancer; know about its doses and diagnosis

India TV News  

Cervical cancer can be treated with the HPV vaccine and India is soon to take steps in this area. Dr. NK Arora, head of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization, said that cervical cancer can be treated with the HPV vaccine. Teens and young adults through age 26 years who didn’t start or finish the HPV vaccine series also …

India’s First Gender-Neutral HPV Vaccine Launched. Know If You Are Eligible For The Jab & Required Doses
3 years, 2 months ago

India’s First Gender-Neutral HPV Vaccine Launched. Know If You Are Eligible For The Jab & Required Doses

ABP News  

New Delhi: In a major breakthrough MSD Pharmaceuticals on Wednesday announced the launch of gender-neutral Human Papillomavirus vaccine to help reduce HPV-related disease burden in the country. The 9-valent HPV vaccine helps in reducing cancers caused by the HPV types contained in the vaccine. The vaccination helps to reduce the disease burden of cervical cancer, vulvar cancer, vaginal cancer, and …

Students with plans to study abroad to get vaccinated in Mumbai
3 years, 6 months ago

Students with plans to study abroad to get vaccinated in Mumbai

India Today  

The government of Maharashtra has decided to vaccinate the students who are going to overseas universities for their studies. Aaditya Thackeray tweeted, “For students who received confirmation of admission in a university abroad and require vaccines for the same, the BMC has arranged free Walkin vaccination this coming Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at 3 centers- Rajawadi, Cooper and Kasturba.” He further …

Maharashtra can start mass Covid vaccination from Jan if Centre's authorisation comes by Dec end: Rajesh Tope
4 years ago

Maharashtra can start mass Covid vaccination from Jan if Centre's authorisation comes by Dec end: Rajesh Tope

India Today  

Maharashtra can start mass Covid-19 vaccination from January if the Centre's authorisation in this regard comes by the end of this month, state Health Minister Rajesh Tope has said. Speaking to India Today Group's Marathi web channel, Mumbai Tak, Rajesh Tope said, "I don't think there will be any delay in vaccination. If the central government gives authorisation by the …

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