Health Nut: Gardasil for Men--Will They Buy It?
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Krista Naposki, Elon University February 26, 2008 - 8:18pm. |
Gardasil may be approved for men, as early as 2009, according to a New York Times article. Why would men want to get this series of three shots? Gardasil publicists are hoping that the drug's prevention of genital warts, along with the altruistic thought that they are decreasing cervical cancer for women, will be enough.
Another argument could be that partners will demand their loved ones get vaccinated. Would you make your significant other get vaccinated? While genital warts is not a life-threatening disease, HPV and cervical cancer is a big threat to women.
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