Russia to Include HPV Vaccination in 2027 Immunization Calendar

The Russian Ministry of Health plans to include HPV vaccination in the calendar of preventive vaccinations in 2027, Murashko said.

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Russia plans to include HPV vaccination in the national immunization schedule in 2027.
The vaccination will target girls aged 12–13 years.
The rollout is expected to begin in the second half of 2027.
The Ministry of Health of Russia announced the plan.
The first domestic four-valent HPV vaccine, 'Tsеgardex', has been produced and distributed.
The vaccine protects against four types of HPV (6, 11, 16, and 18).
HPV is linked to cervical cancer, which is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women under 44 in Russia.
Mass vaccination aims to reduce HPV-associated diseases and improve women's reproductive health.

The Ministry of Health is preparing preparatory procedures for vaccination starting in 2026, with the actual vaccination expected to begin in the second half of the year. — vm
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