“Since January 20 and until February 24, parents of students in 5e colleges in Burgundy Franche-Comté, which would not have done so at the start of the 2024 school year, have the possibility of completing a parental authorization form to allow their children to benefit from free vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV)” , informs the Regional Health Agency in a press release. The first dose can be administered in spring 2025, with the second dose scheduled for the following year (class of 4e spring 2026).
Target 80% in 2030
“During the first 2023-2024 campaign, 5,475 young people were vaccinated in colleges in the region, with an increase of 20 points among girls (from 35% to 55%) and a similar increase among boys (from 24% to 43%) for at least one dose,” recalls the agency.
In addition to vaccinations carried out in secondary schools, 5,704 children aged 11 were vaccinated with at least one dose by health professionals in the city, bringing the overall coverage rate of the age group to 35% as of December 31, 2024. .
This major prevention action aims for a vaccination coverage rate of 80% among girls and boys aged 11 to 14 by 2030.
-Human papillomaviruses are responsible for numerous cancers of the cervix, vulva and even anus.
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