Consensus Statement on HPV Vaccination for Men in Singapore

Tan Kok Kuan; Ronny Tan; Lau Weida; Lim Kok Bin; Simon Chong; Darren Goh; Joe Lee; Ng Kok Kit; Chia Jun Yang; Chong Wei Liang; Lim Tze Ying Benjamin

The Singapore Family Physician

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Consensus Statement on HPV Vaccination for Men in Singapore

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Author(s):

Tan Kok Kuan
Ronny Tan
Lau Weida
Lim Kok Bin
Simon Chong
Darren Goh
Joe Lee
Ng Kok Kit
Chia Jun Yang
Chong Wei Liang
Lim Tze Ying Benjamin

Published in:

The Singapore Family Physician Vol 50 No 7 - Combatting Common Respiratory Illnesses: Vaccination Strategies in Singapore

Publication date:

1 July 2024

ISSN:

0377-5305

Abstract

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a prevalent sexually transmitted infection associated with HPV-related precancers, genitals warts, penile cancer, anal cancer, and oropharyngeal cancer in men. While HPV vaccination has historically targeted females, there is a growing recognition of the need to prioritise vaccination for men in Singapore. This consensus statement aims to provide a unified perspective on the significance of HPV vaccination for men in the Singaporean context, grounded in current scientific literature and local health considerations.