Mysore/Mysuru, Jan. 28 -- * In a first, vaccines to be administered to 8,000 girl children in Mysuru

* Precaution by Health and Family Welfare Dept. against cervical cancer

Under National Immunisation Programme to prevent cervical cancer, the Health and Family Welfare Department in the district is making preparations to administer free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to over 8,000 girl children in the age group of 14 to 15 years.

The Medical Officers of Health and Family Welfare Department are provided pre-requisite training, among several other preparations being made by the Department, to carry out the vaccination drive in an effective manner.

Next month?

Speaking to Star of Mysore, Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) Officer Dr...