17th August 2020

A mother contacts her family GP, asking for advice

A mother contacts her family GP, asking for advice. She had thought that human papillomavirus (HPV) causes cervical cancer, and therefore only affects women, but has recently heard about the potential risk of cancer for men, and wants to know whether she should have her 16-year-old son vaccinated against HPV. 

Which of the following statements is correct, regarding the risk of HPV?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.