By Babatunde Tiamiyu
Vaccinating girls between ages 9 and 10 against the Human Papiloma Virus will help shield them from Cervical cancer.
Oyo State First Lady, Mrs Tamunomini Makinde stated this at the Flag off Ceremony of the Introduction of Human Papilomavirus Virus Vaccination HPV in Oyo State held at Saint Paul Anglican primary School, Iyanbule, Basorun Ibadan.
Represented by Wife of Oyo State Deputy Governor Mrs Ajibola Lawal, Mrs Makinde explained that HPV is the primary cause of Cervical Cancer and is the second most common cause of death among women in Nigeria.
She affirmed that the decision to administer the HPV Vaccine to the age bracket was guided by sound scientific evidence, pointing out that the Vaccine is most effective when administered early against the virus before any potential exposure.
Mrs Makinde said the proactive approach would ensure that young girls have a better chance and a healthy future.
