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Doctor in the House: HPV Vaccine for Boys

Dr. George Lee, Consultant Urologist

27-Sep-13 16:00

Doctor in the House: HPV Vaccine for Boys

The HPV Vaccine has traditionally been administered to girls with the aim of preventing cervical cancer. Now a study in the UK suggests that giving it to boys might also help to keep cancer rates down. However, this suggestion has not been without controversy.

Examining all these different points is Dr. George Lee, accompanied by Dato' Dr. Zulkifli Ismail, consultant paediatrician. 


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