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joelthelion@lemmy.world to science@lemmy.worldEnglish · 10 days ago

A vaccine long framed as protection against cervical cancer in women is now showing clear benefits for men.

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A vaccine long framed as protection against cervical cancer in women is now showing clear benefits for men.

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joelthelion@lemmy.world to science@lemmy.worldEnglish · 10 days ago
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Why HPV vaccination isn’t just for women | CNN
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Men who got the HPV vaccine had a 46% reduction in risk of developing HPV-related cancers, a new study says. Dr. Leana Wen advises boys and men to get the vaccine.
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    The clear benefit for men is that they don’t have to see people they love die from cancer as often

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      The vaccine also reduces throat cancer in men. HPV is a common cause of throat cancer.

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        its also implicated in tongue cancer which is rare, and also of the penis head area for those with foreskin still.

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      The article explains they have reduced cancer risk themselves.

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