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Human Papillomavirus Vaccines
New findings reported from D. Simatherai and co-authors describe advances in human papillomavirus vaccines
May 19th, 2009
According to recent research published in the journal Sexually Transmitted Infections, "This study aimed to ascertain the attitudes of men who have sex with men (MSM) to the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and to determine the age at which MSM would be willing to ask for the HPV vaccine in relation to their age of sexual debut. Of 205 MSM attending the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre between December 2007 and January 2008, 200 (98%; median age 27 years) completed the study questionnaire." "Only 30% were aware that there was a vaccine available for protection against infection with certain HPV types. When informed of the increased risk of anal cancer among MSM,...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2009-05-19)
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