Tag: HPV vaccine
17
Jul
Dental charity welcomes plans to expand HPV vaccine programme to protect boys
The Oral Health Foundation has welcomed plans to expand the HPV vaccine programme to protect boys, as well as girls. Currently, 12 and 13-year-old girls are offered the immunisation as part of a scheme to reduce the risk of cervical cancer. Now, Public Health England has confirmed that the programme…
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26
Jun
New study suggests that HPV vaccines for boys may reduce head and neck cancer rates
A new study suggests that providing the HPV vaccine for boys may contribute to lower cancer rates. The vaccine, which is currently only available for girls, protects against the HPV, or human papilloma virus. This virus is linked to several forms of cancer, including cervical cancer and head and neck…
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