Round Table China China rolls out free HPV vaccination
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Sep 19, 2025 China is rolling out a free, domestically produced HPV vaccine for school-aged girls, marking a significant update to its National Immunization Program after 17 years. This policy aims to reduce cervical cancer rates by overcoming cost barriers and improving access. The discussion includes HPV basics and vaccine types, alongside the timeline for the policy's evolution. Public reactions reveal a mix of support and hesitancy, emphasizing the need for education on preventive care. Overall, this initiative aligns with global efforts to enhance HPV immunization.
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National Rollout Removes Cost And Access Barriers
- China added a domestically produced HPV vaccine to its national immunization program for school-aged girls this year.
- The change aims to remove cost and access barriers to drastically cut future cervical cancer rates nationwide.
Local Pilots Preceded National Adoption
- Many provinces and cities already ran local free HPV programs, covering around 60% of eligible girls before the national update.
- Adding the vaccine to the NIP scales those pilots to national coverage and standardizes protection.
Use Multiple Channels And Schools For Uptake
- Offer vaccines through free provision, subsidies, and insurance to maximize uptake.
- Use schools as primary organizers to reach the target ages efficiently.