in brief

Men and the human papillomavirus (HPV)

By Dr. Albert Tsang

We’re hearing a lot about HPV these days. Many people are exposed to the virus very early in their sexual lives and it’s estimated that 75% of all sexually active people aged 15 to 49 have been infected by at least one type of HPV. Ad campaigns focus on vaccinating young women against HPV, but should men be worried as well?