Does this boy need a vaccination against HPV

A mother is concerned that her son will needlessly be getting a vaccination for HPV. Can you explain the potential benefits to her?

Sarah Watkins has been waiting for her contraceptive prescription to be dispensed. As you hand it over, she says: “Did you see on the news that they are going to start giving boys the cervical cancer vaccine they give to girls?

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