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China Adds HPV Vaccine to National Immunization Program, Free Shots for 13-Year-Old Girls From Nov. 10

Authorities set the target cohort using WHO guidance alongside local adolescent data.

Overview

  • A State Council–approved notice directs free two-dose bivalent HPV vaccination for eligible girls beginning Nov. 10, 2025, with doses spaced six months apart.
  • Eligibility applies to those turning 13 who were born on or after Nov. 10, 2011, with vaccinations provided through designated units.
  • The program uses the bivalent vaccine due to verified safety, proven effectiveness, sufficient manufacturing capacity and cost-effectiveness.
  • Local authorities must survey the target population, set up vaccination sites, train staff, adapt immunization information systems and schedule appointments to stagger visits.
  • A domestically developed nine-valent vaccine remains available as a paid option for ages 9–45, with an initial rollout reported in Xiamen at 499 yuan per dose.