News About HPV
HPV causing more oral cancer in men
ATLANTA - The sexually transmitted virus that causes cervical cancer in women is poised to become one of the leading causes of oral cancer in men, according to a new study. The only available vaccine against HPV, made by Merck & Co. Inc., is currently given only to girls and young women. But Merck plans this year to ask government permission to offer the shot to boys.
by MIKE STOBBE, AP Medical Writer Feb 1, 2008
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