HPV vaccination begins today, May 30, in select state-run hospitals as a free cervical cancer prevention programme. The vaccine will be available at SSKM Hospital, Bidhannagar State General Hospital, Vidyasagar State General Hospital (Behala) and Sarsuna Block Primary Health Centre. Earlier available in private hospitals at a cost of a few thousand rupees, it is now being offered free for girls aged 14–15 years.
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