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1. jobs_throwaway · 1790698255 · focus · HN ↗

   If you haven't gotten your HPV vaccine yet—go get it. One of the easiest interventions you can take to reduce your cancer risk.

   1. formvoltron · 1790713767 · focus · HN ↗

      i got mine at age 51. why not!?

      1. Am4TIfIsER0ppos · 1790768546 · focus · HN ↗

         Does it rid you of infection if you've already got it?

         1. jobs_throwaway · 1790779760 · focus · HN ↗

            No. There is some very limited evidence that it may help existing infections but not enough to say with any certainty.
   2. druvisc · 1790718294 · focus · HN ↗

      About to get the 2nd shot as a 33 y/o male.

      1. jobs_throwaway · 1790779772 · focus · HN ↗

         Nice work!
   3. sizzle · 1790748271 · focus · HN ↗

      For men? I thought it was predominately cervical cancer

      1. cromka · 1790762083 · focus · HN ↗

         Yes, men too, HPV causes mouth and throat cancer.
      2. jobs_throwaway · 1790779859 · focus · HN ↗

         As noted, it helps prevent mouth and throat cancers. Also, it helps contribute to herd immunity. The more men get it, the less of the disease will be floating around.

         The upsides are significant and the downsides are nil. It's a no-brainer.

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