Young adult immunization initiative (YUVA/YAII): A policy framework for India’s life-course vaccination strategy

Viewpoint Young adult immunization initiative (YUVA/YAII): A policy framework for India's life-course vaccination strategyIndia's Universal Immunization Program (UIP) has achieved success in childhood vaccination, yet millions of young adults remain outside its protective reach.They remain largely unprotected against infections such as human papillomavirus (HPV), hepatitis B (HBV), and hepatitis A (HAV) among other vaccinepreventable diseases 1 .This gap is critical, as young adulthood (18-35 yr) is a period of both opportunity and vulnerability, when sexual debut, migration, and substance-use risks often converge 2 .Despite effective vaccines, coverage in this age group remains negligible.Beyond HPV, HBV, and HAV, young adults also face risks from measles, varicella, influenza, typhoid, and Japanese encephalitis.by Zydus Lifesciences Limited (Ahmedabad, India).The author declares no other competing interests.The views expressed in this article are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the positions of the affiliated institution.References to specific countries, products, or organizations are included for informational purposes only and do not imply endorsement or disapproval. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Assisted Technology for manuscript preparation:The authors confirm that there was no use of AI-assisted technology for assisting in the writing of the manuscript and no images were manipulated using AI.