Schoolgirls who missed HPV shots to receive vaccinations this year, says Health Ministry


KUALA LUMPUR: The HPV (Human papillomavirus) vaccination drive programme, which was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, will be brought up to par this year, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

In a written parliamentary reply, the Health Minister said while immunisation coverage had exceeded 95% up to 2020, there was a temporary disruption in 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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