"Get the 'Saram Yudujong Virus' Vaccination During Winter Break"

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-ju] The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) announced on the 17th that it recommends HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccination for adolescents during the winter vacation.

HPV infection is known to be a major cause of cervical cancer, anal cancer, vaginal cancer, and oropharyngeal cancer. Vaccination can prevent more than 70-90% of these cancers.

The KDCA supports free vaccination for female adolescents aged 12 to 17 and low-income women aged 18 to 26. If the first dose is administered before the age of 15, a total of two doses are required; if administered at age 15 or older, a total of three doses are necessary. Eligible recipients can receive the vaccination at nearby designated medical institutions and public health centers.

Jiyoungmi, Director of the KDCA, stated, "The HPV vaccine is internationally recognized for its effectiveness and safety, being administered in 117 countries worldwide and in 36 out of 38 OECD countries," and urged, "Please do not miss the last eligible group this year (those born in 2005, and low-income individuals born in 1996) and get vaccinated within this year."

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