In autumn 2023, Prim. Hefler called on Upper Austrian schools to take part in an ideas competition to raise awareness of the HPV vaccination. "As the vaccination is now offered free of charge until the age of 30, adolescents and young adults are the target group alongside school-age children," said Hefler. A total of 15 schools took part and presented their projects to a jury of doctors and public relations experts in the ballroom of the Ordensklinikum Linz. "We were impressed by the creativity and professionalism of the ideas," explained Hefler. The campaigns included social media, posters and campaign days.
First place went to 6A of the Bundesgymnasium und Bundesrealgymnasium Enns with the project "Let's drop something about HPV".
The initiatives that are being launched in Austria are #schongenial, it's brilliant how committed and creative the young pupils are.
#schongenial how much is being done in Austria for prevention and is being made available to the public free of charge.