Around a thousand girls and boys were vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV) during a campaign conducted by NZOZ Twój Lekarz in schools in Wrocław and surrounding municipalities. The campaign is part of a universal vaccination program announced by the Ministry of Health together with the Ministry of National Education. It covers children and adolescents aged 9 to 14. Vaccinations are free and do not require a referral. 

WHY SHOULD YOU VACCINATE YOUR CHILD AGAINST HPV?

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the main risk factors for cervical cancer, as well as dangerous head and neck cancers. Vaccination is most effective at a young age, and early vaccination of a child provides long-term protection against infection.

WHAT DOES THE VACCINATION CAMPAIGN CONDUCTED BY NZOZ YOUR DOCTOR LOOK LIKE?

The vaccination program includes NZOZ Twój Lekarz treatment rooms in Wrocław and in the Kobierzyce commune. Additionally, vaccinations are organized directly in primary schools that have signed up for the program. Within three weeks, 1,000 girls and boys were vaccinated in educational institutions. Primary schools from Wrocław and the surrounding area that would like to join the campaign can contact the number 71 311 15 10.

REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

Parents and guardians can also register their children for vaccination individually by calling 71 311 12 36 Monday to Friday, 10:00–18:00. Vaccinations are an important element of health prevention – they give parents the opportunity to effectively care for their children's health, preventing serious diseases. In the case of human papillomavirus, studies show that in countries where a universal vaccination program has been implemented for 10 years, a 90% reduction in HPV infections was noted. In addition, the number of new cases of cervical cancer decreased by 85%.