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littlemissmartypants

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9. From the links in the article...
Sat Apr 29, 2023, 01:36 PM
Apr 2023

What Is HPV?
HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. Of the more than 100 types of HPV, about 40 types can spread through direct sexual contact to genital areas, as well as the mouth and throat.
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Can the HPV Vaccine Prevent Oropharyngeal Cancers?
The HPV vaccine was developed to prevent cervical and other cancers of the reproductive system. The vaccine protects against the types of HPV that can cause oropharyngeal cancers, so it may also prevent oropharyngeal cancers.

CDC recommends HPV vaccination for 11- to 12-year-olds. CDC also recommends HPV vaccination for everyone through age 26 years, if not vaccinated already.
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HPV vaccination prevents new HPV infections, but does not treat existing infections or diseases. This is why the HPV vaccine works best when given before any exposure to HPV.
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/hpv/basic_info/hpv_oropharyngeal.htm

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Men can use protection. multigraincracker Apr 2023 #1
YW, But men aren't the only group potentially protected by dental dam use... littlemissmartypants Apr 2023 #11
Old, married and happy. multigraincracker Apr 2023 #12
There are old, married and happy female couples, too. littlemissmartypants Apr 2023 #14
Shit, am I in trouble! 3Hotdogs Apr 2023 #2
The world is in trouble! Joinfortmill Apr 2023 #3
Mother Nature... 2naSalit Apr 2023 #4
I guess I'll have to talk with my doctor PJMcK Apr 2023 #5
HPV related oral cancer occurrences have been rising for last 20 years. It will continue to increase. sinkingfeeling Apr 2023 #6
Good advice, thanks PJMcK Apr 2023 #8
Thanks so much for your contribution to the discussion. littlemissmartypants Apr 2023 #18
Did you follow/read from the links in the article? eom littlemissmartypants Apr 2023 #10
Why is this in yahoo's "entertainment" section? emulatorloo Apr 2023 #7
From the links in the article... littlemissmartypants Apr 2023 #9
I hear you can catch it on a toilet seat. multigraincracker Apr 2023 #13
I just wish folks would attempt to follow along... littlemissmartypants Apr 2023 #16
Thanks for the quotation, appreciate it. emulatorloo Apr 2023 #15
YW. Thanks for your reply. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Apr 2023 #17
"six or more lifetime oral-sex partners"... What does that even mean? Montauk6 May 2023 #19
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