Recently 50 girl students from different schools were administered Free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination to prevent cervical cancer. at a programme held at Government PU College, Madikeri. The programme was organised by the Rotary, Madikeri.
Speaking on the occasion Dr Sonia Mandappa, Obstetrician informed that today one woman in every eight minutes succumbs to cervical cancer in the world which is very dangerous .
To prevent cervical cancer, HPV vaccination is being given to girl students to the age group between 9 and 14 years. Awareness is necessary about cervical cancer among girls and their parents
Speaking on the occasion, Suday Nanaiah president of Rotary Madikeri said that there was a plan to vaccinate to around 125 students but only 50 girl student got consent letter from their parents and they were vaccinated.
