Galicia Expands HPV Vaccine to Boys: A Step Towards Better Public Health

Galicia Expands HPV Vaccination to Boys Up to Age 21 Galicia, Spain, is expanding its human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program to include boys up to age 21. This initiative aims to vaccinate an additional 25,000 young men, significantly increasing the region's protection against HPV-related diseases. The program's expansion is based on the understanding that early vaccination is more effective. "We are starting a revaccination campaign for boys up to 21 years old to increase protection against human papillomavirus," explained Marta Piñeiro, Director of the Galician Center for Disease Control and Prevention. "The sooner they are vaccinated, the better, as the vaccine is most effective before sexual activity." The initiative reflects a growing global movement to expand HPV vaccination to both boys and girls. The Galician government's commitment to this program underscores the importance of preventative healthcare in protecting the health of its citizens.