The educational association launches the campaign “HPV? Better Not!” and organizes vaccination campaigns at Austrian universities.
Vienna (OTS) – The educational association “HPV vaccination now!” is pleased to host International HPV Day 2024 and invites the public to participate in the planned activities. The event is launched a week before with a comprehensive educational campaign to draw attention to the vaccination locations at several Austrian universities.
Awareness campaign “HPV? Better Not!”
As part of International HPV Day 2024 on March 4th, the association is presenting “HPV vaccination now!” the awareness campaign “HPV? Better Not!”. The campaign offers an insight into the world of human papilloma viruses (HPV) through interviews with experts and those affected. The posts focus on debunking myths, clearing up uncertainties and highlighting the importance of the HPV vaccination. For us, knowledge is the best defense against HPV-related diseases.
“Education about human papillomavirus (HPV) is critical to debunk myths and create understanding. Our goal is to raise general awareness and encourage people to make informed decisions about their health.
” – Florian Boschek, chairman of the “HPV vaccination now!” association.
Vaccination locations at Austrian universities
In addition to the awareness campaign, “HPV vaccination now!” In cooperation with the Austrian Students’ Union, local vaccination campaigns at Austrian universities on March 4th. Our goal is to increase the vaccination rate in Austria and to create easier access to the HPV vaccination for people under 21. Vaccinations take place on International HPV Day at the University of Applied Arts, the Vienna University of Economics and Business, the Medical University of Vienna and the University of Vienna. The vaccination site at the University of Vienna is organized in collaboration with the City of Vienna and will offer walk-in vaccinations for people under 21 at the main building of the university.
“With the low-threshold vaccination offers at Austrian universities, we want to enable easy access to the HPV vaccination. Prevention and protection against HPV-related diseases should be accessible to everyone. A first line of protection against HPV can save lives, and we are proud to make this possible through our initiative.
” – Florian Boschek, chairman of the “HPV vaccination now!” association.
Celebrity support
The day of action is supported by well-known public figures, including medical experts, politicians, including the Minister of Health and the Federal President Alexander van der Bellen, and others. from Cancer Aid Austria, AIDS Aid Vienna, the Federal Youth Representation and the Chamber of Pharmacists. The widespread support highlights the urgency and importance of HPV vaccination and the importance of informing people about prevention and protection.
Participation and information
We cordially invite everyone interested to take part in the activities for International HPV Day 2024. visit our website www.hpv-tag.at for further information about the content of the awareness campaign, the supporters and the exact times and details of the vaccination campaigns.
Questions & Contact:
Florian Boschek
Chairman of the association
hpvtag@hpvimpfung.jetzt
+43 680 30 59 350