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Mexico Launches Expanded HPV Vaccination Drive Including Boys, Sets 2.5 Million Target

Using the nonavalent vaccine, the campaign broadens eligibility to boys plus prioritized populations to accelerate WHO‑aligned efforts to prevent HPV‑related cancers.

Overview

  • Health Secretary David Kershenobich announced the nationwide 2025 phase, shifting from a girls‑focused program to gender‑inclusive vaccination.
  • Authorities reported 2,229,617 doses administered since 2024, with 960,548 applied during Oct. 25–31, equal to 42.6% of this year’s goal.
  • Eligibility now includes fifth‑grade students or 11‑year‑olds, unvaccinated children aged 12–16, people aged 11–49 living with HIV, and adolescent survivors of sexual violence.
  • The rollout uses the nonavalent HPV shot described by officials as offering the broadest protection against high‑risk HPV types that can cause several cancers.
  • Mexico is coordinating with WHO and PAHO to meet high coverage ambitions and deliver free doses through schools and public health units nationwide.