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A member asked:

Why is the gardasil (human papillomavirus virus vaccine) given to girls and not boys?

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It is given to boys: Gardasil is approved for 9-18 yr. Old males.

Dr Ferguson and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 12/24/2014

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I am 27 years old and diagnosed with HPV due to warts. The American cancer society website says gardasil 9 vaccine doesn't have much or any benefits for men over 26 years old. given the information, do you advise me to get the first dose or not? :)

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