Important, New Vaccine for Boys!

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a new “routine” vaccination for boys-the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. The HPV vaccine has been available as an optional vaccine for girls ages 11-12. On Oct. 25, 2011 the CDC voted that the HPV vaccines for both boys and girls are to be routine childhood vaccinations. What is the human papillomavirus (HPV)? It is best known for causing cervical cancer but also causes cancers of the [...]