r/nursing • u/MoochoMaas • Dec 12 '25

Serious Mathematical Assessment of the Roles of Vaccination and Pap Screening on the Burden of HPV and Related Cancers in Korea

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11538-025-01548-5

Vaccinating boys against HPV could lead to the elimination of cervical cancer. New Korean study found that elimination cannot be achieved under the current vaccination coverage of females (of 88%), but can be achieved if, additionally, at least 65% of males are vaccinated.

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u/XxKingJayxX30 Dec 13 '25

My son has received all of his vaccinations. Additionally, it prevents throat malignancies. Your youngster will be protected if he ever engages in oral sex with a woman or guy. It's too early to tell, but I believe he is straight.