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Do healthy men need hpv vaccination?

Healthy men should still get vaccinated against hpv because the virus can silently infect and cause diseases like genital warts and cancer, while also being transmitted to partners.

A doctor explains the mechanism of hpv infection and why men need this virus vaccine. Video: VNVC

Healthy men should still consider hpv vaccination. The human papillomavirus can silently infect individuals, leading to serious health issues such as genital warts and various cancers. Furthermore, an infected man can unknowingly transmit the virus to his sexual partners, highlighting the importance of vaccination for both personal health and public health.

Hoang Duong

By VnExpress: https://vnexpress.net/nam-gioi-khoe-manh-co-can-tiem-ngua-hpv-5063946.html

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