Take a strike now! Free HPV vaccination by the end of 2025 in Styria!

Take a strike now! Free HPV vaccination by the end of 2025 in Styria!

In Styria, the last trains of the free HPV catch-up action are in full swing. In 2025, the health care of young people in particular is the focus of the political agenda. The human papilloma virus (HPV) is a serious health factor that stands in connection with several types of cancer, including cervical cancer, anal cancer as well as larynx and throat cancer. Therefore, it is high time to deal with the topic, because as meinzirk.at, the HPV vaccination is recommended as a highly effective prevention measure worldwide.

For all children, adolescents and young adults up to 20 years, vaccination is permanently free throughout Austria, and therefore also in Styria. However, the age group of 21- to 30-year-olds can also benefit from a temporary offer for free catch-up vaccination by the end of 2025, provided that the first dose is given by the end of June 2025. Vaccinations are mainly offered in schools and pediatricians, so that the hurdle for participation remains low.

HPV vaccination: Prevention is everything

The vaccination not only protects against the dreaded cervical cancer, but also significantly reduces the risk of genital warts and other types of cancer. According to [Social Ministry.GV.at] (https://www. The vaccination also offers preventive protection before cancer preliminary stages and other diseases in the throat, larynx, vagina, anus and penis

It is important to vaccinate early - preferably before the first sexual contact. The effectiveness of vaccination decreases with increasing age, which underlines the importance of a timely decision. Statistics show that four out of five people already come into contact with HPV in the course of their lives, which is why an early vaccination is worthwhile.

vaccination days in Graz

The city of Graz has set up specific HPV vaccination days, which will take place on the House of Health on June 2nd, 6th and 16th, 2025. Vaccinations are possible on these days without prior registration from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Health Councilor Karlheinz Kornhäusl and LH deputy Juliane Bogner-Strauß emphasize the importance of the HPV vaccination for cancer prevention and emphasize that vaccination is suitable for all genders. Protection does not only affect women!

In order to underline the importance of the HPV vaccination, it is important to mention that the vaccination campaign does not only take place in Styria. All over Austria, there are regional differences in the organization of vaccinations. While different age groups are addressed in federal state -specific vaccination programs, the focus in Styria is clearly focused on the age groups up to 30 years.