Yap Health Teams Strengthen HPV Vaccination Efforts
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Thursday, September 03, 2026 /// DYCA PIO
Yap FM - Earlier today, September 3rd, the Yap Comprehensive Cancer Control Program shared highlights from the recent visit of the FSM National Immunization Program team, led by Mr. Carter Apaisam. The team met with the Yap State Immunization Program and partner programs on August 26–27, 2026, to review immunization activities and develop a draft Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Integration Implementation Plan for Yap State.
The Yap Comprehensive Cancer Control Program participated with the Yap State team in developing the plan, which includes strengthening HPV vaccination for Grade 5 girls as an important cancer-prevention measure.
The HPV vaccine protects against HPV infections that can cause cervical cancer and other cancers. HPV types 16 and 18 are responsible for approximately 70 percent of cervical cancers worldwide. Vaccinating girls before they are exposed to HPV provides an opportunity to protect them against these infections later in life.
With the 2026–2027 school year underway, parents and guardians of Grade 5 girls should have received an HPV vaccination consent form through their child's school. Girls whose parents provide consent will receive their first dose when the school health team visits in the coming weeks, followed by a second and final dose six months later.
Through continued collaboration among health programs, schools, parents, and communities, Yap is working to strengthen HPV vaccination and prevent cervical cancer for future generations.
(For more information, please contact the Department of Health at 350-2110)
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It’s really encouraging to see local public health initiatives taking such active steps to protect young people, especially through direct outreach in primary schools. Mobilising mobile immunisation teams to reach students across different villages makes a massive difference in overcoming transportation barriers and ensuring kids complete their two-dose series. Structuring health guidelines with a peel paragraph structure helps break down important medical details so parents and school staff can easily digest the benefits of preventative care. I’m quite curious whether the local health department plans to expand similar community-based outreach for other routine adolescent vaccines across the outer islands. Thanks for sharing this update on community health efforts!