# Free HPV vaccination expansions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/free-hpv-vaccination-expansions
> Updated: 2026-08-05T12:33:55.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

In July 2026, several Brazilian municipalities announced that they would continue offering the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine free of charge to teenagers through the end of the year, extending the existing public‑health programme.

A month later, Italian regional authorities reported broader extensions of their free HPV vaccination scheme. In Apulia’s Foggia province, officials widened eligibility to individuals aged 11‑26 and introduced mobile vaccination units, including a camper, to reach migrants and remote communities. The Umbria regional council approved free vaccination for boys born in 2005, a group previously excluded, and allocated up to €500,000 to local health units to promote the programme and integrate it with cervical‑cancer screening services.

Both developments reflect a trend of sub‑national governments expanding publicly funded HPV immunisation to larger age groups and underserved populations.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-05: Italian Regions Expand Free HPV Vaccination to New Age Groups

Italian regions Foggia and Umbria broaden free HPV vaccination, adding mobile outreach and extending eligibility to boys born in 2005 to curb HPV‑related cancers.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-regions-expand-free-hpv-vaccination-to-new-age-groups

### 2026-07-09: Brazilian municipalities extend free HPV vaccine to teens through Dec 31

Ubá and Cuiabá in Brazil have prolonged free HPV vaccination for 15‑19‑year‑olds until Dec 31 2026, boosting access through local health units and extended hours.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-municipalities-extend-free-hpv-vaccine-to-teens-through-dec-31

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Cite as: Free HPV vaccination expansions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/free-hpv-vaccination-expansions