So, while doctors are buzzing about the latest developments in cancer research, the public is researching HPV and oral and throat cancers. I suspect that we'll see a rise in doctor's visits related to oral cancer concerns. Dentists are also involved in screening for oral cancers.
HPV is a preventable sexually transmitted illness. There are vaccines that prevent HPV infection and these can be given to girls and boys (one is approved for boys). In the USA, there are 2 HPV vaccines: Cervarix (made by GlaxoSmithKline) and Gardasil (made by Merck). Take a look at the CDC fact sheet about HPV vaccines.
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