Ministry of Public Health reveals the sub-committee on immunization Agrees to expedite HPV vaccination to collect 2 remaining P. 5 students.
Today (10 February 2023) at the Department of Disease Control Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi Province, MD. Director General Department of Disease Control Said after he was the chairman of the Immunization Subcommittee that the meeting still recommends 2 doses of cervical cancer (HPV) vaccination in Grade 5 students according to the benefits announced in the Royal Gazette. and according to the original academic advice
Even during the year 2019-2021, there was a global HPV vaccine shortage due to the problem of vaccine factories not being able to produce enough HPV vaccines due to the global COVID-19 outbreak crisis, resulting in approximately 5 students in Grade 5 in the 2019-2021 academic year. 1.2 million people lost their rights from the state from not receiving the HPV vaccine according to the plan and there is a risk of developing cervical cancer in the future
But in 2022, the vaccine manufacturer has delivered 800,000 doses of HPV vaccine, which is injecting students in Grade 5 for the academic year 2022, and has already ordered 800,000 doses of HPV vaccine for Grade 5 students in the academic year 2023. already
However, there is currently not enough vaccine for grade 5 students in the 2019-2021 academic year, so relevant agencies include the Department of Disease Control, the National Vaccine Institute. And the National Health Security Office (NHSO) has therefore collaborated to push for the provision of HPV vaccines for children who have not been vaccinated in the year 2019-2021. The NHSO is currently planning a budget for vaccination. from the manufacturer Confirmed that all remaining Thai Grade 5 children will be vaccinated. on a voluntary basis
Based on recommendations from the Subcommittee on Immunization and data from the World Health Organization, the effectiveness of cervical cancer prevention is still high. Even if the second injection interval is longer than required
“Cervical cancer” is the second most common cancer after breast cancer.
Dr. Sophon Iamsirithavorn Deputy Director-General of the Department of Disease Control said that cervical cancer is the second most common disease among Thai women after breast cancer. It was found that almost ten thousand Thai women have cervical cancer per year. and has a death rate of more than 50%, which is considered a major public health problem. Vaccination protects against HPV, which causes cervical cancer. Therefore, it is the most effective way to prevent disease.
The main principle is Should inject before having sex Therefore, when Thailand does not yet have sufficient vaccines for all target groups. The Department of Disease Control therefore needs to have a HPV vaccine management plan for the target group to receive the first dose of vaccination to be as comprehensive as possible. Which will use the first injection method to spread the carpet to collect for the oldest child first To reduce the risk of cervical cancer in the target group. while waiting for more vaccines to be procured as soon as possible Vaccination administration was in accordance with the recommendations of the Subcommittee on Immunization and in accordance with data from the World Health Organization.
Confirmed in 2016-2017 that the HPV vaccine is sufficient.
Dr. Nakorn Premsri, director of the National Vaccine Institute Added to the plan to supply the HPV vaccine, adding that from inquiries to the manufacturer Received a letter confirming that in 2023 and 2024, the manufacturer was able to supply enough HPV vaccines to inoculate the remaining Grade 5 students.
It confirms that the HPV vaccine provided for use in Thailand’s immunization program is highly effective. It covers the causes of cervical cancer well. especially if injected before sexual intercourse