US advisers decline to push Gardasil for boys
October 21, 2009 — WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. vaccine advisers on Wednesday declined to press for the use of Merck & Co's Gardasil in boys and men, opting instead for "permissive" use.
Free HPV vaccine curbs new cases of genital warts
October 20, 2009 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Since 2007, when free vaccination against HPV for young women became available, Australia has seen a rapid decline in new cases of genital warts, researchers say. HPV, or human papillomavirus, causes genital warts and cervical cancer.
Giving Gardasil to boys not cost effective: study
October 9, 2009 — CHICAGO (Reuters) - Vaccinating boys against the virus that causes cervical cancer and genital warts does not appear to be cost-effective, U.S. researchers said on Thursday.
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