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Men may be at risk for certain HPV-related cancers<\/strong><\/h1>

For adults 45 and under, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about GARDASIL 9.<\/p>

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HPV, human papillomavirus.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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In the United States, certain throat and back of mouth cancers are now the most common HPV-related cancers in men.<\/strong><\/mark>a<\/strong><\/sup><\/h2><\/div>
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While both men and women can develop these cancers, they affect men more often.a<\/sup>

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a<\/sup>Based on 2017-2021 CDC data.

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Men could also develop other HPV-related cancers and diseases such as anal cancer and genital warts.

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GARDASIL 9 only helps protect against certain cancers caused by 9 types of HPV. HPV is not the only cause of these cancers.

For most people, HPV clears on its own.<\/strong> But for those who don\u2019t clear the virus, it can lead to certain cancers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Men 45 and under may be able to help protect themselves against certain HPV-related cancers with GARDASIL 9.<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>
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Can men get GARDASIL 9?<\/mark><\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>
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Yes. GARDASIL 9 can be given to appropriate men and women through age 45.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For more information on GARDASIL 9, talk to your doctor or find a pharmacist<\/a><\/mark>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Is the same vaccine given to men and women?<\/mark><\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>
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Yes. GARDASIL 9 can be given to appropriate girls and women who are ages 9 to 45, as well as boys and men who are ages 9 to 45.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For more information on GARDASIL 9, talk to your doctor or find a pharmacist<\/a><\/mark>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About GARDASIL 9<\/strong><\/h2>

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A pharmacist may be able to help you decide if HPV vaccination is right for you. Enter your ZIP code to find a pharmacy near you that offers GARDASIL 9.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n