Gwangjin-gu, Free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination... Cervical Cancer Prevention

Applicable to female adolescents (born 2006-2012) and low-income women (born 1997-2005), vaccination available at designated medical institutions... Vaccination prevents over 90% of major diseases including cervical cancer

Gwangjin-gu (District Mayor Kim Kyung-ho) is recommending that eligible individuals receive the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine free of charge during the school vacation period.

In particular, cervical cancer in South Korea ranks third in incidence among women aged 15 to 34, highlighting the need for active vaccination.

This vaccine is over 90% effective in preventing major diseases caused by HPV infection, including cervical cancer, anal cancer, and vaginal cancer.

Cervical cancer vaccination is usually recommended 2 to 3 times, and since each dose costs more than 100,000 KRW, it is provided free of charge to reduce the financial burden on parents of adolescents.

The free vaccination is available to all female adolescents born between 2006 and 2012, and low-income women born between 1997 and 2005. Low-income groups include recipients of basic livelihood security and near-poverty groups (those with median income below 50%).

For female adolescents born in 2011 and 2012, who are undergoing significant physical and emotional changes during this transitional period of life, professional medical counseling and examination are also provided.

The supported vaccines are HPV bivalent (Cervarix) and HPV quadrivalent (Gardasil).

Vaccinations can be received at 67 designated medical institutions appointed by the district office. Eligible individuals should bring their ID when visiting, and low-income individuals need to provide qualification verification documents. The designated medical institutions can be checked on the Vaccination Helper website.

Kim Kyung-ho, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, said, “Vaccination alone has a significant preventive effect against major diseases such as cervical cancer. Since the cost of vaccination is high, I urge everyone to take advantage of the free vaccination period and get vaccinated.”

For more detailed information regarding vaccination, please contact the Gwangjin-gu Public Health Center Vaccination Office.

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