The lifetime chance of HPV infection is 50% to 90%, regardless of gender, and ages 9 to 14 are prioritized for vaccination. Junior high students in Taipei City can receive free HPV vaccines at school or obtain a catch-up dose at any of 98 contracted clinics if they miss the scheduled session.
Vaccination stations have been set up at 95 junior high schools. Before vaccination, schools explain the vaccine's benefits and safety, and provide a handbook and consent form. After the parent and student sign the form, an on-site physician must assess the student's health and confirm eligibility.
Parents should check the vaccination date and consent-form deadline in the school notice. Students who are absent, unwell or unable to receive the vaccine that day may visit a contracted clinic instead without losing their eligibility for free vaccination.
Before visiting a clinic, families must prepare the catch-up vaccination notice or text message and vaccination record card, then make an appointment. They should confirm the required documents and schedule in advance to avoid being turned away because of missing information.
Students aged 9 to 14 need 2 doses, with the second given 6 to 12 months after the first. Parents can check the next dose date on the vaccination record card. The list of 98 contracted clinics and related details is available in the "Cancer Prevention" section of the Taipei City Government Department of Health website.
