Karnataka seventh in HPV vaccination coverage in country, reports just one adverse event following immunisation
Health officials said that beneficiaries (girls aged between 14 and 15) are being monitored for adverse reactions following vaccination, while district teams have been asked to address concerns and misconceptions that could affect uptake
Karnataka ranks seventh in Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination coverage in the country, with 81.9% of allocated doses administered by August 20. The state reported only one minor adverse event following immunization (AEFI), among the lowest reported by states with significant coverage. Madhya Pradesh led with 20 AEFIs, followed by Kerala with 11, Assam with nine, Rajasthan with eight, and West Bengal with 12.
Bihar reported three AEFIs, while Andhra Pradesh reported none. Karnataka's single reported AEFI is among over four lakh doses administered in the state. Health officials are monitoring beneficiaries aged 14-15 for adverse reactions and addressing concerns and misconceptions that could affect uptake. The HPV vaccination program, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, began on February 28, 2023, in Ajmer, Rajasthan.
Karnataka initiated its rollout on the same day at K.C. General Hospital in Bengaluru. As of August 20, the state administered 415,939 of the 508,030 single-dose vaccine vials allocated, achieving a cumulative coverage of 81.9%. The vaccination is administered through primary health centers, community health centers, taluk and district hospitals, and government medical colleges. The state aims to cover the remaining 18% by the end of August.
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