Key role in HPV prevention played by vaccination of boys

Improving vaccination rates against the human papillomavirus (HPV) in boys aged 11 to 21 is key to protecting both men and women, says new research from University of Toronto Professor Peter A. Newman from the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work. HPV has been linked to anal, penile and certain types of throat cancers in men. Since the virus is also responsible for various cancers in women, vaccinating boys will play a crucial role in reducing cancer rates across the sexes...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cervical Cancer / HPV Vaccine Source Type: news