The Bucharest University Emergency Hospital (SUUB) announced on Wednesday the continuation of its campaign “Say NO to HPV – Choose to get vaccinated!” and a new initiative involving dozens of resident doctors and students from “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, who took part in an informational session. The hospital reported that between March 1, 2024, and October 1, 2025, 650 people were vaccinated at its HPV vaccination center, almost 11% of them being boys.

SUUB reminded, in a press release, that starting October 1, 2025, HPV vaccination is provided free of charge for both girls and boys aged 11 to 26, through the National Vaccination Program.

In this context, the hospital continues the campaign with new actions highlighting the availability of free HPV vaccination.

“As part of the campaign, dozens of resident doctors and students from Carol Davila University participated today, October 8, 2025, in an informational session held in SUUB’s Main Amphitheater, where specialists presented the importance of HPV vaccination in preventing serious diseases. The Bucharest University Emergency Hospital offers vaccination within its Integrated Outpatient Department, where between March 1, 2024, and October 1, 2025, 650 people were vaccinated — 579 girls (89.1%) and 71 boys (10.9%),” the institution stated in its release.

Prof. Dr. Monica Mihaela Cîrstoiu, head of the SUUB Obstetrics-Gynecology Clinic, emphasized that vaccination is the most effective method of preventing HPV infection and the severe diseases it can cause.

“We want this campaign — Say NO to HPV, Choose to get vaccinated — to send a strong message to all young people and their parents: vaccination is the most effective method of preventing HPV infection and the serious illnesses it can cause. The HPV vaccine provides a high level of protection against precancerous cervical lesions, cervical cancer, and can also help protect against anal, oropharyngeal, vulvar, vaginal, and penile cancers. Cervical cancer is a disease that can be prevented through screening and vaccination, and it can be cured if detected early and treated properly,” Dr. Cîrstoiu said.

According to hospital data, over 95% of cervical cancer cases are caused by HPV infection. Romania continues to have the highest incidence and mortality rates from cervical cancer in the European Union.

Medical specialists recommend:

• Regular Pap (Babeș–Papanicolaou) tests starting at age 21;
• HPV testing and co-testing;
• HPV vaccination for both prevention and long-term protection.

In the past three years, SUUB has treated:

• 246 patients with malignant cervical tumors,
• 444 patients diagnosed with cervical dysplasia (lesions with unpredictable progression),
• 1,074 patients with various types of cervical lesions.

HPV Vaccination – Key Information:

• Individuals under 15 years should receive 2 doses, at least 6 months apart.
• Individuals over 15 years should receive 3 doses, at 0, 2, and 6 months.
• HPV vaccination is not recommended during pregnancy, as additional studies are needed regarding safety for this group.
• Vaccination is free of charge for both girls and boys up to 26 years old.
• Written by News.ro