HPV vaccination for boys? Missed?

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redfacebigdisgrace · 29/07/2024 11:52

Hi,
Higher education related as my son is off to university in September and I’ve therefore checked his vaccination record and he hasn’t had this one.

Should he get it? I understand it’s given to boys routinely now. Interested to hear what others are doing. Thanks.

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Walkaround · 11/02/2026 06:34

dementedpixie · 10/02/2026 14:23

Also protects against some cancers affecting males

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Head and neck cancers are on the increase, particularly in young people, and some of these, including throat and tongue cancer, are linked to HPV. They are also more common in men.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c75xpq9v4r5o
https://bahno.org.uk/userfiles/pages/files/hpvprofessionalsguideweb002.pdf

A man in a brown T-shirt takes a selfie in a hospital bed. He is not smiling.

Cardiff dad who nearly lost his tongue due to cancer urges HPV awareness

A father-of-two reveals how a tumour in his tongue was caused by human papillomavirus (HPV).

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c75xpq9v4r5o

metalbottle · 11/02/2026 06:41

EvangelicalAboutButteredToast · 10/02/2026 14:09

Just resurrecting this thread as I’ve received an NHS text discussing the HPV vaccination and where I’d like it done and my first thought was - I don’t know if I do want my son to have it. I completely understand how it benefits girls and women in the long run but explain why it benefits the males.

Do you not want your son to be protected against several types of cancer as well as genital wants?

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