human papillomavirus

HPV vaccines prevent cancer in men as well as women, new research suggests

For the study, researchers compared 3.4 million people of similar ages — half vaccinated versus half unvaccinated — in a large health care dataset
Research suggests vaccinated men have fewer cancers of the mouth and throat — twice as common in men than in women — compared to those who didn’t get the shots

By AP · 24 May 2024