This injectable vaccine will be introduced into the national immunization scheme.

This population group will receive 0.5 mL intramuscularly, and two doses for girls diagnosed with an immunodeficiency disorder, to protect them against cervical cancer, one of the leading causes of death from this disease in women in many regions worldwide.

The Pan American and World (PAHO/WHO) Health Organizations establish that HPV vaccination is one of the measures that are part of the global initiative to eliminate cervical cancer, along with early detection and access to treatment.

The 90-70-90 strategy was approved by 2030, which aims to vaccinate 90 percent of girls, detect lesions early in 70 percent of women, and treat 90 percent of patients.

The Cuban primary schools will provide space for vaccination centers where the Cecolin injectable vaccine will be given.

This vaccine protects against serotypes 16 and 18, the most common and responsible for approximately seven out of every 10 cases of this kind of neoplasia worldwide.

Just a few days ago, Cuban pharmacist Dagmar Garcia listed the benefits of immunizing nine-year-old girls: The vaccine is most effective when given before a person is exposed to the virus.

The vaccine is primarily recommended for girls and adolescents before their sexual life begins.

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