In an article from the New York Times a human papillomavirus vaccination for boys may come by 2009. Although recent media has advertised this vaccination for girls, human papillomavirus, or H.P.V. for short, is a sexually transmitted disease that can cause cervical cancer and genital warts in both sexes. The ethical debate over this brings about the same questions parents had for the vaccination for girls, such as parents explaining to their child why they should get this shot whether or not they’re sexually active. Another factor contributing to this is the threat of oral and anal cancers from H.P.V. Keep in mind that this STD can affect gay, straight, young, and old people. So it’s not surprising that three other countries are a step ahead of us having this already approved for boys.

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