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In Hungary, the The free HPV vaccination program for seventh-grade students in Hungary is continuing for the current school year. National Chief Medical Officer Beatrix Oroszi confirmed that the vaccine is available to both boys and girls within school settings. settings, noting it is most effective when administered before the onset of sexual activity. The protocol requires two doses administered by a school doctor six months apart. To participate, parents must return a signed consent form to the school by the September 15. 15 deadline. Data from the National Public Health officials noted and Pharmaceutical Center (NNGYK) indicates that Hungary’s vaccination rates for this age group currently exceed the European Union average, with 75% coverage for 2025/2026 school year, approximately 80.2% of eligible girls and 61% 71.9% of eligible boys utilized the program. This follows the expansion of the program, which has included seventh-grade girls since 2014 and added boys in 2020. While the school-based campaign provides the vaccine for boys. Officials aim free, those seeking vaccination outside this period must typically obtain it via prescription at a pharmacy at their own expense. Health officials continue to further increase monitor these rates. rates, as the virus—which can lead to benign warts, precancerous conditions, or malignant tumors—is estimated to infect 80% of the global population at least once in their lifetime.