European Cancer Organisation shared a post on LinkedIn:
“HPV affects everyone, regardless of gender. It can lead to cancers of the cervix, mouth and throat, anus and penis. This is why universal protection is so important.
Yet, vaccination rates for boys remain much lower than for girls in many countries, creating an avoidable gap in protection that places countless young people at risk for cancers later in life.
As we hear stories from survivors and families across Europe, one message is clear: equal protection matters.
Read more about our HPV testimonies.”
More from European Cancer Organisation on OncoDaily.