HPV Immunization in C. Jakarta Targeted to Finish in One Month
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Reported by Rudi Hermawan | Translated by Rizky Mawardi
Reported by Rudi Hermawan | Translated by Rizky Mawardi
The immunization of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) for elementary school students in Central Jakarta is started. As many as 55 schoolgirls of Santa Ursula Primary School, Jalan Pos, Pasar Baru, Sawah Besar, were immunized.
The vaccine can be given since early year. It will prevent cervical cancer
It is targeted that immunization for 6,572 schoolgirls in Central Jakarta to complete in a month.
Mangara Pardede, Central Jakarta Mayor, admitted the program is firstly held by the administration. It is hoped the headmasters, community health centers, and parents will socialize this HPV immunization.
Education Agency Must Maximize HPV Immunization“The vaccine can be given since early year. It will prevent cervical cancer,” he said, Tuesday (10/4).
He hopes the society will participate to this program since the vaccine price is expensive. That is Rp 1.3 million.
