HPV vaccination drive to prevent cervical cancer

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The Karnataka government, in alignment with a nationwide initiative, officially launched a major Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination drive on February 28, 2026, to prevent cervical cancer among adolescent girls.

Key Details of the Vaccination Drive

Target Group: The campaign primarily targets girls who have completed 14 years of age but are below 15 years.
Scale of the Initiative: Approximately 6 lakh girls in Karnataka have been identified as eligible beneficiaries, contributing to a national target of nearly 1.15 crore girls.
Vaccine Type & Dosage: The drive uses the quadrivalent Gardasil-4 vaccine, which protects against four common HPV strains (6, 11, 16, and 18). Under the current national guidelines, it is administered as a single-dose intramuscular injection.
Cost: The vaccine is provided free of cost at government health facilities.
Duration: The initial intensive campaign is set for three months (90 days) in mission mode, after which the vaccine will be integrated into routine immunization days

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