India set to launch HPV vaccination campaign for girls: Report
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The government is preparing to launch a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination drive for girls in the age group of 9-14 years, The Indian Express reported. The campaign's goal is to reduce cervical cancer rates, which is the second most common cancer among Indian women. The immunization initiative, which will be carried out in three phases over three years, is expected to begin in the second quarter of this year, the report said.
