Vicky Phelan (guest editor): Why it’s essential children get the HPV jab

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The HPV vaccine is safe, effective and helps prevent many types of cancer, not just cervical. That’s why it’s now being rolled out to boys, writes Helen O’Callaghan.

It’s a compelling statistic that would make you glad the HPV vaccine will be offered to teen boys as well as girls in Irish schools from this September.