From 2026, HPV vaccine will be injected free of charge in expanded immunization

Expanded immunization is an important program to protect public health. In 2026, Vietnam will deploy free Rota and HPV vaccines for children. Join the online contest to learn more about expanded immunization and your rights!

This was shared by Ms. Hoang Hong Mai, Deputy Head of the National Immunization Program Office at the launching ceremony of the Online Quiz Contest to learn about the Expanded Immunization Program in Vietnam organized by the Central Center for Health Education and Communication in coordination with the Department of Disease Prevention ( Ministry of Health ) and the Central Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology this morning (November 14) in Hanoi.

Ms. Hoang Hong Mai, Deputy Head of the National Immunization Program Office at the launching ceremony.

Vaccination is one of the most effective disease prevention measures, contributing to protecting public health and limiting the risk of spreading dangerous infectious diseases.

In Vietnam, the Expanded Immunization Program was launched in 1981 and officially applied nationwide in 1985. Thanks to the program, many serious infectious diseases such as polio were eradicated (in 2000) and neonatal tetanus was eliminated (in 2005). Currently, the Program provides free 12 vaccines to prevent 11 common infectious diseases for children and pregnant women.

Recently, the Expanded Immunization Program has effectively deployed the Rota vaccine in 41/63 provinces/cities (old), receiving support from many mothers, including "anti-vaccine" mothers who have now returned to proactively take their children for vaccination.

"Therefore, the rate of 5-in-1 vaccination has also increased. Instead of many mothers taking their children to get the 5-in-1 vaccine service, now they take their children to get the 5-in-1 vaccine under the Expanded Immunization Program. By 2026, Rota vaccine will be deployed nationwide, each child will receive 2 free doses of vaccine. We hope that mothers will trust and feel secure in having their children vaccinated according to the program," Ms. Hong Mai shared.

At the launching ceremony, Mr. Vu Manh Cuong, Director of the Central Center for Health Education and Communication, Ministry of Health - Head of the Organizing Committee of the contest, said that the trend of "anti-vaccine", living in harmony with nature, refusing to let their children get vaccinated is currently returning. This will create risks affecting children and not ensuring immunity for the community.

"Raising public awareness about general knowledge about vaccination is very important, because vaccination is one of the most effective disease prevention measures, contributing to protecting public health and minimizing the risk of spreading dangerous infectious diseases," said Mr. Vu Manh Cuong.

According to Mr. Vu Manh Cuong, the online quiz was organized to raise public awareness of the importance of vaccination, while encouraging the community to access official information and actively participate in disease prevention and control. This is a creative and practical communication activity, contributing to spreading the message of safe, timely and complete vaccination.

Mr. Vu Manh Cuong, Director of the Central Center for Health Education and Communication, Ministry of Health - Head of the Organizing Committee of the contest spoke.

According to the Organizing Committee, the Contest will be deployed nationwide in an online format, taking place from November 14, 2025 to December 10, 2025. Contestants are Vietnamese citizens living and working in the country, participating by declaring personal information and taking the multiple-choice test on the official website: https://cuocthitimhieutcmr.org.

The competition consists of two rounds. The qualifying round takes place from November 14 to December 4, 2025, each test consists of 20 questions in 20 minutes. Each contestant can only take the test once. The final round takes place from December 5 to December 10, 2025, with the 100 best contestants participating, each test consists of 20 questions in 15 minutes. The final round results will be announced at the Competition Closing Ceremony.

The contest focuses on providing accurate information about the National Expanded Immunization Program, helping people understand their rights, responsibilities and how to protect themselves and their families through vaccination.

The contest also provides knowledge about timely vaccination, common post-vaccination reactions, post-vaccination monitoring and supervision, and highlights steps to ensure safety and effectiveness. The questions are based on legal documents and professional recommendations from the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO), ensuring accuracy, science and accessibility.

The Organizing Committee will award attractive prizes: 1 First Prize worth 5,000,000 VND, 3 Second Prizes worth 3,000,000 VND each, 5 Third Prizes worth 2,000,000 VND each and 10 Consolation Prizes worth 1,000,000 VND each.

Scene of the launching ceremony.

Detailed information on the rules and how to participate is posted on the contest website and media channels of the Central Center for Health Communication and Education, address: 366 Doi Can, Ngoc Ha Ward, Hanoi.

Source: https://suckhoedoisong.vn/tu-nam-2026-vac-xin-phong-hpv-se-duoc-tiem-mien-phi-trong-tiem-chung-mo-rong-16925111415262803.htm