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Should a homosexual male get the hpv vaccine? it is confusing because i hear it can have serious side effects and only protects for five years.
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Yes: The HPV vaccine is an anti-cancer vaccine protecting against most cervical cancers and probably against anal cancers caused by the same viruses. The vaccine is very, very safe but is expensive. With limited resources in healthcare, maybe girls should be offered the vaccine first, before the boys. At this time, the vaccine is recommended for all teens, both girls and boys.
Answered 7/24/2014
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