Hpv

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Decrease in number of people having cervical screening tests in 2020-21, new statistics show

Cervical Screening Programme, England 2020-21, which was published recently by NHS Digital, presents information on individuals aged 25-64 who were...

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HPV jab to be offered to boys

​The decision to offer boys a vaccination against the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI),...

Opinion

Is ‘talking sex’ taboo in the dental chair?

​The way we communicate with each other has been shaped over the years in mores, trends and values as well as the technology that enhances (or...

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Dentists failing to engage with patients on HPV risks

​A new US study reveals that most dentists are failing to discuss HPV prevention methods with their patients because they do not know enough about...

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Jabs for the Boys – HPV campaign ramps up activity

A new campaign has been launched today to address the pressing need for greater awareness about the human papillomavirus (HPV) and its potential...

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Study reveals lack of awareness about HPV and mouth cancer

​A new study investigating awareness of mouth cancer in the UK reveals a startling lack of awareness when it comes to the disease and one of its...

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Oral sex and smoking increase men's risk of head and neck cancer

Men who smoke and have five or more partners with whom they perform oral sex have the highest risk of developing a type of head and neck cancer that...