Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Conclave Pushes for Gender-Neutral HPV Vaccination for Boys
Imagine a tiny bug called HPV that can cause serious problems like cancer.
Doctors held a meeting and said everyone, boys and girls, should get a shot to stop this bug.
Right now, only girls get the shot in some places.
But the bug can affect boys too, causing different types of cancer.
The doctors want to make sure everyone is safe from this bug by giving everyone the shot when they are young.
This shot will protect them from getting these cancers later in life.
The shot is safe and helps prevent different kinds of cancers.
Medical experts advocate for gender-neutral HPV vaccination to protect against related cancers.
HPV is linked to various cancers, affecting both men and women.
The conclave promotes early awareness and preventive action for HPV.
The indigenous vaccine, Cervavac, is effective, safe, and affordable.
Boys aged 9-14 should get vaccinated, as they lack routine screening programs.
- Who
- Doctors at the 'Conquer HPV & Cancer Conclave 2025' and other medical professionals.
- What
- Medical experts are urging for gender-neutral HPV vaccination.
- When
- The 'Conquer HPV & Cancer Conclave 2025' last week.
- Where
- Pune, India
- Why
- To prevent HPV-related cancers in both men and women by vaccinating boys.
- Main Issue
- HPV and related cancers in both sexes
- Key Recommendation
- Gender-neutral HPV vaccination
- Target Age (Vaccination)
- Boys and girls aged 9-14
- Annual Cervical Cancer Cases (India)
- Over 1.23 lakh
- Annual Cervical Cancer Deaths (India)
- More than 77,000
- HPV Association
- Anal and penile cancers