From 1 June, children aged 12 and 13 can be vaccinated free of charge as part of the universal HPV vaccination programme.
HPV (human papilloma virus), which is mainly transmitted sexually, is responsible for cervical cancer, as well as other cancers in women and men.
More than 2.5 thousand women in Poland are struggling with cervical cancer. Unfortunately, more than half are losing the fight against the disease. The ongoing vaccination programme against HPV is intended to prevent this.
Why get vaccinated against HPV?
HPV vaccines have been on the market for 15 years. Universal HPV vaccination programmes are implemented in more than 120 countries. Poland joins the group of countries that already have universal HPV vaccination and have thus successfully reduced the number of cancers. Vaccination of girls aged 12 and 13 reduces the risk of cervical cancer by up to 90%.
Who is the programme aimed at?
The universal free HPV vaccination programme targets girls and boys aged 12 and 13 years. In 2023, the vaccination will apply to children born in 2010 and 2011.
How do I enrol my child for vaccination?
Simply make an appointment:
- in the clinic Primary Health Care (PHC),
- via freephone helpline 989 (7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.),
- via Internet Patient Account (IKP).
For more information on HPV vaccination and a map of vaccination centres, please visit www.gov.pl/hpv
Reliable information on vaccination and HPV vaccines is available at Szczepienia.info: https://szczepienia.pzh.gov.pl/