MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday said it is eyeing to vaccinate over 2 million girls in Grades 4 and 5 nationwide against human papillomavirus (HPV) under its school immunization program. According to Dr. Alethea De Guzman, director of the DOH Epidemiology Bureau, the agency recommends a single dose of the vaccine for females aged 9 to 14, as this is the most effective period for vaccination before possible exposure to the virus. READ: DOH steps up drive to address low vaccination coverage, hesitancy “According to DPCV, we are eyeing to vaccinate 2.007 million learners from grades […]...

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