Reintroducing HPV reminders in schools can significantly improve vaccination rates among Slovenian adolescents

Despite being free for adolescents and young adults up to age 26, many in Slovenia are missing out on the HPV vaccine. While schools provide information and access in 6th grade (to 11-12 years old pupils), follow-up stops soon after, leaving parents unaware that their children are still eligible. With no routine check-ups or reminders, many teens miss the window to complete the vaccination on time, risking incomplete protection against HPV.