Free HPV vaccination: Protect yourself until the 30th birthday!

Free HPV vaccination: Protect yourself until the 30th birthday!

An important health program for young people in Lower Austria starts: From July 1, 2024, a free vaccination offer against Humane Papillomavirus (HPV) will be provided for everyone between the ages of 9 and the age of 30. This initiative could be of crucial importance, since HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections and affects both men and women. Statistics show that four out of five people are infected with HPV in the course of their lives, often without knowing what can lead to serious health risks, including life -threatening cancer such as uterine cancer and others. According to a report by meinzirk.at, representatives of the state government, as Christiane Teschl-Hofmeister and Ulrike Königsberger-Ludwig, have personally convinced themselves of the importance and implementation of the campaign at the vaccination campaign at the Warth Agricultural School.

The state of Lower Austria is aiming for comprehensive health protection for the young generation with this measure. HPV vaccination lowers the risk of cervical cancer and genital warts by up to 90%. Another report by noe.gv.at emphasizes that the free vaccination is not only offered at numerous public vaccination agencies, but can also be carried out directly in schools. As part of the vaccination campaign, young people receive extensive information about HPV infection and its potential consequences. This is particularly important because many in the population are not aware of HPV's risks and infection paths. The first vaccine dose is administered immediately after the information event, followed by a second dose after six months.

why the HPV vaccination is decisive

The HPV vaccination is a crucial tool to combat cancer caused by these viruses. In Austria, around 400 women fall ill annually in cervical cancer, of which 150 people do not survive. Studies show that with timely vaccination, the likelihood of developing HPV-associated cancer can be significantly reduced. It is all the more important that the vaccination campaign is expanded by the 30th birthday, which means that more young people have the opportunity to protect themselves and make an important contribution to cancer. The state councilors emphasize that self -provision is a key to personal well -being and encourage all young people to accept this free vaccination to protect themselves and others.