At age 14Strong research
HPV vaccine
One free dose for girls at 14. IAP advises one dose for girls aged 9 to 15.
Why It Matters (Clinical Guidance)
- It prevents most cervical cancer.
- It does not affect fertility.
- Needs parent consent and is recorded on U-WIN.
Primary Citation: National HPV programme (Feb 2026); IAP-ACVIP 2025
Last checked: October 2026 • Medical review panel forming