Photo: Tuoi TreThe HPV vaccine is used to prevent cervical cancer in women and several cancers in men caused by the human papillomavirus. The HPV vaccine is one of four new vaccines scheduled for inclusion in the national immunization program during the 2024-30 period. Public health experts said that many countries have sharply reduced HPV infections and cervical cancer cases through widespread vaccination combined with early screening. In Vietnam, HPV vaccines have been available since before 2010, but the uptake has remained low because the vaccines were offered mainly through private services at a relatively high cost. Health authorities said including the HPV vaccine in the free national program will significantly expand access and help Vietnam move toward eliminating HPV-related diseases, particularly cervical cancer.

Source: Tuoitre News December 22, 2025 04:10 UTC