HPV vaccination programme to be rolled out, starting on Monday
“Parents, caregivers and legal guardians who have not yet signed the consent form are reminded to do so to ensure that their children do not miss out on the vaccination drive.”
The Gauteng Department of Health on Sunday kicked off its human papillomavirus vaccination (HPV) campaign.
The campaign is aimed at protecting girls from developing cervical cancer later in life, according to departmental spokesperson Motalatale Modiba.
“The parents, caregivers and legal guardians [of schoolgirls in grade 5 or 9-years-old and above] are urged to sign the consent form if they haven’t done so already.
“This will ensure that their children do not miss out on the HPV vaccination drive.”
The campaign’s first round is set to take place between February 14 to March 31 at all public primary schools.
Modiba said the consent form was signed at the beginning of the year was valid for the whole year.
“This consent form will also be used for routine health assessments as part of the integrated school health programme.
“This programme includes the provision of health education, eye, ear, oral assessments, catch-up immunisations as well as deworming, including identification of any other health barriers.”
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He said it was important to note that the consent form for both campaigns would not be used for the Covid-19 vaccination programme.
“Learners who were not reached during this first period will be vaccinated when schools re-open on April 5.”
Modiba said the second dose of the HPV vaccine would be given six months later between September 2 and October 31.
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