Improved population coverage of the human papillomavirus vaccine after implementation of a school-based vaccination programme: the Singapore experience.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Cervical cancer has a high disease burden in Singapore, and it is strongly associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) infections. Despite constant efforts to encourage vaccination, local HPV vaccine uptake remains low. Universal mass vaccination is a proven cost-effective method to reduce the cervical cancer disease burden. This paper reviews the newly implemented school-based HPV vaccination programme in Singapore and the factors that led to its success.

Methods

Fully subsidised HPV vaccinations were offered to all Secondary 1 female students on an opt-in basis, starting as a rollout dose in 2019. One-time catchup vaccination was also offered to female students in Secondary 2-5. Eligible recipients were identified using enrolment data provided by Ministry of Ed

SUBMITTER: Vijayalakshmi K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10219123 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature