Topic - HPV Vaccinations. One-third of throat cancer diagnoses are caused by the human papillomavirus. HPV causes about 60% of cervical cancers, but the story doesn’t end there.
The rapid rise in oral cancers, especially in men, reveals that HPV is responsible for 60% of these cases. HPV-related cancers aren’t just for women anymore. Men are being diagnosed with throat, tonsil, salivary gland, tongue and esophageal cancer at astonishing rates.
The HPV vaccine protects both males and females against this sexually-transmitted cancer. You might not want to think of little Janet and Mitchell as sexual beings, but the drive to reproduce is second only to the drive to stay alive. It’s likely they’ll be sexually active in the future. Can youlive with the consequences of ignoring the facts? Consult your doctor about HPV vaccinations for your children.
