• dingus@lemmy.world
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      14 days ago

      Can you not get the HPV vaccine as a guy? Is it like not allowed in some areas? In my area, men, women, children, etc all can get it unless you’re close to retirement age.

      Men can get HPV-associated penile cancers, although they are obviously much less common than cervical cancer. Still…you don’t want to lose your dick to dick cancer. Had a case somewhat recently at work with this scenario.

      And besides penile cancer risk, the vaccine would help prevent it in their female partners. Or it can help prevent anal cancer in your male (or female) partners.

      Idk it just seems like a win-win for everyone to get it.

      • Kjell@lemmy.world
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        10 days ago

        In my city they give HPV vaccine for free for everyone between 18-26. I think the men gets it to reduce the transferring between people.

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          13 days ago

          Right, right, because of the crushing weight of responsibility should you transfer HPV between people. I understand. Well, I have good news for you! 😉