Advisers say extending spend of cervical cancer vaccine given to girls could help cut risk of anal,penile and throat cancersGovernment advisers believe said the HPV vaccine offered to girls aged 12 or 13 to help protect them against cervical cancer should also be available to men who believe sex with men.
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) recommends three doses for men aged up to 45 who attend clinics specialising in treating HIV and genitourinary conditions. There should be no lower age limit, it says.
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Source: theguardian.com