Oral Cancer Vaccine - Boys Excluded ..... but Girls Vaccinated For Free
Channel: videoScribble
Date: 2011-01-15

Latest figures from the National Cancer Intelligence Network suggest there are around 800 cases of human papillomavirus (HPV) related oral cancer a year in the UK, with the majority of cases diagnosed in men.
The government vaccinates young women aged 12 to 13 against HPV.
Professor Stanley thinks the vaccine should be available to both men and women as many doctors believe the vaccine will offer protect to both sexes from HPV related cancers. 
However, in the documentary David Salisbury, Director of Immunisation, said the government had no current plans to extend the scheme.
He asked whether there was enough evidence to suggest that vaccinating thousands of boys a year would be cost effective. 
The vaccine is available for men or older women but you would have to pay for it privately.