Vaccination

HPV, or the human papillomavirus, is widespread and can cause malignant tumours in the genital area (e.g. cervical cancer, genital warts) and the head and neck area in both men and women. You can get vaccinated against HPV, and thereby prevent 90% of pre-cancerous conditions.

The HPV vaccine provides the most effective protection if administered before exposure to the virus, i.e. between the ages of 12 and 14. For more information, see the HPV information website. Starting from February 2024, free HPV vaccination will be provided for 12-18-year-old girls and boys (children aged 12-17 require parental consent). The vaccination consists of a single injection.

• In 2024, as an exception, free vaccination will also be available for young people who turned 19 after 1 February 2024 and for some reason were not vaccinated against HPV. In this case, 2 doses of vaccination at a minimum interval of 6 months are administered.
• If 12-18-year-olds who were vaccinated following the one-dose scheme before 1 February 2024 wish to be vaccinated with a second dose, then the second dose of vaccine is free for them.

From the age of 19, HPV vaccination is subject to a fee. The vaccination consists of 2-3 injections administered over a period of 12 months.

For young people, a single dose of the vaccine is sufficient. However, at a later age, two to three doses should be administered according to a specific schedule, the cost of which is not covered by the Health Insurance Fund.