Ludhiana HPV campaign sees poor turnout; only 1,600 girls vaccinated so far

Delhi HC declines to stay HPV vaccination drive, seeks Centre’s reply

The court was hearing a public interest litigation seeking a review of the decision to introduce the HPV vaccine, raising concerns over its long-term safety, lack of informed consent, and monitoring of adverse events

Centre says 120 adverse events reported after nearly 56 lakh HPV vaccine doses administered, HC refuses to stay drive

The court, which was hearing a PIL that flagged concerns over safety of administering Merck’s HPV vaccine Gardasil, noted that there was “no instant harm”.

Ludhiana HPV campaign sees poor turnout; only 1,600 girls vaccinated so far

90-day extension fails to lift numbers; expert attributes misinformation as biggest obstacle to the campaign