The vaccination campaign against the human papillomavirus (HPV) has begun in Mexico. Here we explain who can get vaccinated, when and where.
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the diseases that most affects women and for this reason, the Ministry of Public Education (SEP) and the Ministry of Health (SSA) have launched a campaign to apply the HPV vaccine and here we explain everything you need to know.
The HPV vaccination campaign aims to apply it to 1,132,634 cisgender and transgender women and men living with HIV, as well as girls, women and adolescents aged 9 to 19 who are under treatment protocol for sexual assault.
Who can get vaccinated?
The main objective of the vaccine will be to vaccinate:
- Girls in fifth grade
- Girls in sixth grade (who have not received the vaccine at that time)
- Girls aged 11 who are not in school
- Adolescent girls aged 12 to 16 who have not received the vaccine before will be vaccinated. At-risk populations, whether women, men or girls, will also be able to get vaccinated.
When is the HPV vaccination campaign?
The HPV vaccination campaign begins this Monday, September 2 and ends on December 18, 2024 and applies throughout the Mexican Republic.
Where can I get vaccinated against HPV?
The vaccine will be applied in all health centers
- The Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS)
- The Institute of Social Security and Services for State Workers (ISSSTE)
- Ministry of National Defense (Sedena)
- Secretariat of the Navy
- Mexican Petroleum (Pemex)
- National Center for Child and Adolescent Health (Censia)
Why get vaccinated against HPV?
HPV is a sexually transmitted virus that can cause cancer and is one of the leading causes of death in women. Therefore, the vaccination campaign aims to prevent infection.
What is HPV?
Transmission of HPV is most common through sexual intercourse; However, in some cases, these viruses can cause damage to the cells of the cervix that, over time, can lead to cervical cancer, which can develop between 14 and 20 years after the initial infection.
This is why young people are advised to get vaccinated and always have their gynecological examinations on time.
