Nawada, May 2 (IANS). Nawada District Magistrate Ravi Prakash inspected the ongoing HPV vaccination program at Project Kanya Inter Vidyalaya Nawada. This program is being run by the Health Department with the aim of protecting adolescent girls from HPV infection.
During the inspection, the District Officer took stock of all the arrangements of the vaccination center and gave necessary instructions to the concerned officials. He asked to ensure that the vaccination work is done in a completely organized and safe manner. During this, he also interacted with the girl students present in the school and gave them information in simple language about HPV virus infection and the serious diseases caused by it.
He said that HPV infection can cause serious diseases like cervical cancer in women, but it can be completely prevented by timely vaccination. He said that all girl students aged between 14 to 15 years must get this vaccine, because it is a safe and effective solution.
The District Officer appealed to the girl students not to pay attention to any kind of rumor or wrong information and take full advantage of this campaign being run by the Health Department. He also said that the aim of such programs is to increase awareness in the society and to give children a secure future.
He directed the school administration and health department to spread maximum awareness regarding vaccination, so that no eligible student is deprived of it. He said that unless people are fully aware about this disease and its prevention, efforts will remain incomplete.
Civil Surgeon, District Education Officer, Health Department officials, Block level Medical Officer, Education Department officials, School Principal and other teachers were also present during the inspection.
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