Oncology & Cancer

Boys should be given HPV jab, says vaccine committee

It's nearly a decade since the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine was first introduced in the UK to help protect against the virus that causes most cases of cervical cancer. But until now, it has only been routinely offered ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

HPV vaccine tied to reduced respiratory papillomatosis rate

(HealthDay)—The incidence of juvenile-onset recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (JORRP) in Australia decreased from 2012 to 2016 after implementation of a quadrivalent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program for ...

Health

More U.S. teens getting vaccinated against HPV

(HealthDay)—Six out of 10 U.S. parents are choosing to get their children vaccinated against the cancer-causing human papillomavirus (HPV), which is spread by sexual contact, federal health officials reported Thursday.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Two dose HPV vaccine effective in treating genital warts, study finds

As of this year, kids under the age of 15 only need 2 doses of HPV vaccine. New research out of Boston Medical Center, published online in the STD Journal, is the first published clinical evidence to support new recommendations ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

New study shows HPV vaccine is reducing rates of genital warts

The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine was introduced in Australia in 2007 and New Zealand in 2008 to prevent cervical cancer. It was free for women up to age 26 in Australia and to all women under 20 in New Zealand. This ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

HPV-vaccinated women protect men from infection

A Melbourne study has found the first evidence of 'herd protection' from vaccinations against the cervical cancer-causing human papillomavirus (HPV).

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