Thailand Offers Free HPV Vaccinations to Young Girls and Women

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Thai Red Cross health worker prepares Covid-19 vaccine in 2021 | Photo via NHCR/ Morgane Roussel Hemery

 

Thailand's Government is launching a vital health initiative, providing free cervical cancer vaccinations to girls and young women aged 11 to 20 until April's end. This decisive move, championed by the Ministry of Public Health, aims to curb the widespread impact of cervical cancer, a disease referred to as a 'silent killer' by Deputy Government Spokesperson Sasikarn Watthanachan.

 

Cervical cancer is commonly linked to the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection transmitted via skin contact. Immunisation against HPV can significantly reduce the risk of developing cancers and genital warts associated with the virus. The vaccination programme will be available at no cost to the target group, offering a significant public health benefit.

 

 

 

Eligible individuals can conveniently access the vaccines without the need for pre-registration. By simply presenting their identification cards, they can receive the vaccine at any of the 69 health service centres spread across the nation. These services are scheduled every Wednesday from 1pm to 3pm, with the programme running until 30th April.

 

Furthermore, HPV vaccines are also being distributed to prathom 5 students within Bangkok Metropolitan Administration schools, ensuring comprehensive coverage. Sasikarn highlights that the initiative targets those unvaccinated or vaccinated over six months ago, promoting preventive health among young Thai women, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-03-17

 

 

[simon43]

Excellent news for the health of girls and women .

 

Now will those men who self-identify as a woman be clamouring for this vaccination? 🙂

[marino28]

anybody know where this 69 service centers are located? thanks