HPV vaccination switching to single dose and private schools to get government supply

The HPV vaccine procured by government and provided through the national HPV vaccination campaign is GlaxoSmithKline’s Cervarix. The vaccine, which contains two doses per vial, costs the government R394 per vial — or R197 per dose. When procured through the private sector, GlaxoSmithKline’s Cervarix costs R964 for a single dose formulation, excluding dispensing fees.Moving from two doses to oneFrom 2014 to 2023, the HPV vaccination campaign ran twice a year in state schools across the country. During the first campaign cycle, which typically fell between February and March,…