111 students administered cervical cancer vaccine
The vaccination programme was conducted as part of the school's broader health awareness initiative aimed at educating students and parents about the importance of early prevention of cervical cancer
Around 111 students were administered cervical cancer vaccines during a vaccination drive that concluded at Auckland House School for Girls here on Saturday.
Out of the total 111 students, 25 received the quadrivalent vaccine while 86 others opted for the nonavalent vaccine, both of which protect against multiple strains of the HPV virus responsible for cervical cancer.
The vaccination programme was conducted as part of the school's broader health awareness initiative aimed at educating students and parents about the importance of early prevention of cervical cancer, one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide. The drive followed earlier awareness sessions that highlighted the role of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in reducing future health risks.
Principal of the school Samarki Samantha Roy appreciated the positive response of students and their parents and emphasised the importance of preventive healthcare measures in schools. "With this initiative, the school has emerged as one of the first institutions in the region to actively facilitate protection against cervical cancer for students, who voluntarily opted for vaccination," said the principal.
She added that such initiatives played a crucial role in creating awareness and safeguarding the long-term health of young students. "By facilitating the vaccination drive, the school has taken a proactive step in promoting preventive healthcare and student well-being. The successful completion of the drive reflects the institution's commitment to ensuring a safe and healthy future for its students while also setting an example for other educational institutions to encourage similar health initiatives," she said.
