Should males get hpv vaccine. We do not yet know if the vaccine is effective in boys or men the cdcs website notes. It is possible that vaccinating males will have health benefits for. The hpv vaccine is applicable to both males and females.
The vaccine is available from ages 9 to 21 for men. If you wait until theyre older they may need three doses instead of two. Getting the hpv vaccine will reduce the likelihood of men or women dying of cancer caused by hpv.
The vaccine can be given as early as age 9. Children who start the vaccine series on or after their 15th birthday need three shots given over 6 months. Two doses of the hpv vaccine are recommended for all boys and girls at ages 1112.
Ideally you should get vaccinated before ever having sex see below for the recommended age groups. Men cannot develop cervical cancer but the hpv vaccine may prevent genital warts penile cancer anal cancer and the spread of hpv to sexual partners. Gardasil 9 is approved for males ages 9.
Men should be vaccinated. The group immunity will reduce the spread of infections also so our grandchildren and future generations will have far fewer cases and cancers due to the infection.
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