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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

Scientists call for vaccinating boys against HPV to eliminate cervical cancer

Eradicating cervical cancer may require vaccinating against the human papillomavirus, not just in girls but in boys as well, a new study suggests.

The virus, commonly known as HPV, is responsible for the most widespread sexually transmitted infection in the world, but current vaccination drives only target girls.

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