Introduction of a National HPV vaccination program into Bhutan

Highlights

•Bhutan was the first low/middle-income country to introduce national HPV vaccination.

•A school-based campaign achieved over 90% vaccine coverage in 12–18 year-old girls.

•Vaccine coverage was higher among 12 year old (∼100%) than 13–18 year-old (89%) girls.

•Health-center-based delivery achieved lower vaccine coverage (∼70%) than school-based.

•Bhutan\'s experience is valuable for other countries implementing HPV vaccination.

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2015

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Vaccine

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