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A vaccine long framed as protection against cervical cancer in women is now showing clear benefits for men. (edition.cnn.com)
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[–] mr_account@lemmy.world 27 points 3 hours ago (2 children)

The clear benefit for men is that they don't have to see people they love die from cancer as often

[–] Steve@communick.news 39 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago)

The article explains they show reduced cancer risk themselves.

[–] Lemmyoutofhere@lemmy.ca 13 points 2 hours ago* (last edited 2 hours ago)

The vaccine also reduces throat cancer in men. HPV is a common cause of throat cancer.