January 23, 2026

Vax Facts Friday 1.23.26

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Q: Which of the following is not a reason why males should receive the HPV vaccine?

A. To prevent head and neck cancer 
B. To prevent genital warts 
C. To decrease HPV transmission 
D. To prevent gonorrhea

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The correct answer is The correct answer is D. To prevent gonorrhea
The HPV vaccine is important for preventing head and neck cancer and genital warts in males but does not prevent gonorrhea (a sexually transmitted disease). Further, by giving HPV vaccine to males, transmission between sexual partners will decrease.
 

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