Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the cause of numerous diseases, including fatal cancers. It has been estimated that HPV is the cause of 5% of all cancer cases. HPV is very common and most men and women get HPV at some time in their lives. HPV usually never causes any health problems but, for some people, infection with HPV can lead to the development of certain cancers … [Read more...]
MPs and peers back vaccinating boys with letter in The Times
09/10/2014 Today's Times newspaper carries a letter from leading parliamentarians calling for the HPV vaccination programme to be extended to boys. The letter has been signed by: John Baron MP, chair, All Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer Sir Paul Beresford MP, chair, All Party Parliamentary Group on Dentistry Baroness Joyce Gould, chair, All Party Parliamentary … [Read more...]
Survey: The use of HPV vaccination in men
Dear Sexual Health Network Member, School-based HPV vaccination for adolescent boys and targeted HPV vaccination for MSM is currently under consideration by the Department of Health. This short survey is investigating how sexual health staff see the use and value of HPV vaccine in heterosexual men and MSM. We would be grateful if you could complete the short survey below and … [Read more...]