Vaccination recommended amid prevalence of HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer

As infection by the human papillomavirus (HPV) is an important risk factor for oropharyngeal cancer and HPV exists in the oropharynx of about 2 percent of healthy individuals in Taiwan, medical experts on Monday gave advice on ways for people to prevent HPV transmission, with a focus on getting vaccinated.

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