As of September 2, the 2-valent HPV vaccine is free for all children between the ages of 9 and 18, the National Health Fund headquarters reminds. Children of other ages than those covered by the program (that is, ages 9-11 and 14-18) can be vaccinated against HPV free of charge, the National Health Fund reminds. E-prescription of the preparation is issued by a primary care physician. The parent executes the e-prescription at the pharmacy and makes an appointment for the child to be vaccinated directly at the primary care clinic. At the appointment, the parent brings the vaccine received earlier from the pharmacy.
NHF reminds: HPV vaccination will protect your child from cancer
Published Sept. 22, 2023 10:05
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HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) is the name of the human papilloma virus. It is responsible for the incidence of cervical cancer, genital warts, as well as other cancers. HPV vaccinations are among preventive measures. They are designed to protect against diseases caused by the human papilloma virus, which can lead to the development of precancerous conditions and cancers such as cervical cancer, vaginal cancer, anal cancer, penile cancer or genital warts.
HPV vaccination is a recommended vaccination for every child over the age of 9. Since HPV infection occurs primarily through the sexual route, it is best to get the vaccination before sexual activity begins. Ages 12 and 13 are optimal for HPV vaccination, as it allows the vaccination to be done before human papillomavirus infection occurs. Importantly, at this age, only two doses of vaccination need to be administered instead of three, as is the case for those aged 15 and older. It should also be noted that HPV vaccination for girls and boys aged 12-13 is free.
As the NFZ stresses, HPV vaccines are safe, with scientific studies confirming their very high safety profile. They are recombinant vaccines, containing highly purified virus-like particles, while containing no viral DNA, so they cannot infect humans, multiply or cause disease.
To enroll your child for the HPV vaccination, all you need to do is make an appointment at a Primary Health Care (PHC) clinic, through the 989 hotline (7 days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) or through an Internet Patient Account (IKP).
