No. HPV vaccination is voluntary, but recommended by Ministry of Health as part of cervical cancer prevention measures.

No. Vaccination is postponed until after the end of pregnancy.

HPV vaccination is a primary prevention measure which prevents infection with HPV types associated with cervical cancer. It is a safe and effective method of prevention recommended by Ministry of Health.

Yes. The vaccine has been used worldwide for over 15 years. In the Republic of Moldova, HPV vaccination has been carried out since 2017, and to date over 50,000 girls have been vaccinated. Only mild reactions have been reported, with no confirmed severe cases.

Yes. Vaccination of children is carried out only after signing the informed consent by one of the parents or the legal representative.

Vaccination is carried out in public medical institutions, by the family doctor or nurse. It is free of charge, being included in the National Vaccination Calendar. Each batch of vaccine is delivered and stored under controlled conditions, under the supervision of National Agency for Public Health (ANSP).

• Children aged 9-14 receive one dose of the vaccine. Young people aged 14-26 receive two doses 6 months apart.
• The current scheme in the National Program is based on WHO recommendations and may be updated based on new scientific evidence.

Vaccination is recommended and offered free of charge to girls and boys aged between 9 and 14 years old, according to National Immunization Program and National Vaccination Calendar.

HPV is mainly transmitted through sexual contact. Most sexually active people can come into contact with the virus, even if they do not have symptoms. Therefore, vaccination before the start of sexual activity offers the best protection.