Haryana Begins HPV Vaccination Preparations, Receives 1.14 Lakh Doses Ahead of National Rollout
GURGAON, Feb 26, 2026: Haryana has started district-level preparations for the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign, scheduled for nationwide launch on February 28, with health facilities across the state receiving vaccine supplies and instructions to ensure strict preparedness and monitoring.
State health officials confirmed that Haryana has received 1,14,000 HPV vaccine doses, with each district allocated 2,000 doses in the initial phase. The campaign aims to vaccinate approximately 3 lakh beneficiaries across the state this year, according to Dr Virender Yadav, Director of Haryana National Health Mission.
Campaign to Target Adolescent Girls
The vaccination drive will focus on girls aged 14 years who have not yet turned 15 and will be conducted over a three-month period. The rollout will begin at district hospitals and later expand to community health centres, primary health centres, and urban polyclinics.
District hospitals have been designated as the primary launch sites, where at least 50 eligible girls will be vaccinated during the inaugural session. The district-level launch will take place after the national rollout event, which will be conducted via webcast.
Health authorities have directed district administrations to ensure the presence of trained vaccinators, medical officers, and support staff at all vaccination sites. Beneficiaries will be monitored for at least 30 minutes after receiving the vaccine to ensure safety.
Strict Monitoring and Digital Tracking
Vaccination will be carried out only at facilities equipped with proper cold chain infrastructure, including vaccine carriers, cold boxes, and deep freezers. All vaccinations will be recorded digitally through the U-WIN portal, with OTP-based consent and vaccination certificates issued electronically.
Officials said the HPV vaccine being administered is Gardasil, a quadrivalent vaccine given as a single 0.5 ml dose in the upper arm. Authorities have also emphasized minimizing vaccine wastage, with permissible wastage limited to less than one percent.
To prevent duplication, each vaccinated beneficiary’s finger will be marked, and both digital and written parental consent will be accepted.
Health Experts Highlight Long-Term Benefits
Medical experts said the vaccination programme plays a crucial role in preventing HPV infections, which are linked to cervical cancer. Dr Randeep Singh, senior consultant in oncology services at Narayana Hospital, Gurgaon, said the vaccine is most effective when administered before exposure to the virus.
He added that widespread vaccination could significantly reduce cervical cancer cases in the coming decades and described the programme as a major step toward improving women’s health and strengthening preventive healthcare in India.
The campaign marks an important milestone as Haryana prepares to participate in the nationwide HPV vaccination rollout aimed at protecting adolescent girls from future cancer risks.
