11 August 2015
Mail&Guardian
Boys should also be vaccinated for the Human Papillomavirus, which is the leading cause of cervical cancer, according to a report.
Experts argue that vaccinating boys as well as girls for the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) would have a dual advantage as it would protect both men and their female partners from infection. HPV is largely transmitted through sexual contact.
According to the South African Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the world.
