India is set to roll out a nationwide HPV vaccination programme for 14-year-old girls later this month. The vaccine will be provided free of cost through government health centres. Each year, nearly 1.15 crore girls will become eligible for the shot. The government says this is a major step in preventing cervical cancer in India. But what exactly is HPV, and why is the vaccine important?

<p>India is set to roll out a nationwide HPV vaccination programme for 14-year-old girls later this month. The vaccine will be provided free of cost through government health centres. Each year, nearly 1.15 crore girls will become eligible for the shot. The government says this is a major step in preventing cervical cancer in India. But what exactly is HPV, and why is the vaccine important?</p>

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