Vaccination against the human papilloma virus, known nationally as HPV, has extended the deadline and is expected to be available for young people aged 15 to 19 until June 30, 2026. In the Federal District, 10,000 doses are distributed in 100 basic health units (UBS). See vaccination locations here.
According to the Ministry of Health, it is estimated that at least 7 million adolescents in this age group will be vaccinated against the virus. In DF, 4,500 doses have already been applied, as reported by the DF Health Department (SES-DF). Vaccination coverage reaches 15.6% of girls and 7.9% of boys. 40,000 doses still need to be applied to reach the expected coverage of 90% among adolescents in this age group.
The campaign was due to end in December, but this deadline was extended to ensure the target audience was reached and vaccination could be scaled up.
Vaccination prevents diseases such as cancer of the penis, cervix, vulva, mouth, throat and neck.
HPV vaccination is provided in the Unified Health System (SUS) for boys and girls aged 9 to 14 years. However, SES-DF began, in March 2025, to extend it to audiences aged 15 to 19. “We started applying doses against HPV in the Federal District in 2013 and now we are going to give access to those who should have already been protected,” explains the head of the Central Cold Chain, Tereza Luiza Pereira.
According to the Ministry of Health, until the last month of the year, 208.7 thousand doses were distributed in the DF, including 91 thousand for girls and 117.7 thousand for boys. The vaccination is done in a single dose and, according to the head of the Central Cold Chain, Tereza Luiza Pereira, the vaccine is 100% safe and effective.
It should be remembered that the vaccine is contraindicated for pregnant women and people with a history of severe hypersensitivity or allergy to yeast. People suffering from illnesses causing acute fevers should wait for improvement before being vaccinated.
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