Brazilian girls to get second shot of HPV vaccine

Girls aging from 11 to 13 years old who have received the first shot of the vaccine against the human papillomavirus (HPV) are to receive the second dose as of Monday (Sep 1). The vaccination will be carried out at public and private schools, along with healthcare stations.

According to the Health Ministry, over 4.3 million girls in this age group received the first shot in March this year. The second one is crucial to ensuring protection against the disease. The third dose is expected to be applied five years after the first.