LG18
08-07-21, 21:03
When I was at school, the HPV vaccine was only offered to girls. After I left that stated to offer it to boys as well.
I missed that opportunity and presumed I’d still be able to have it at my local surgery. This is not the case. It’s only offered to men who have sex with men, for some reason.
I’m very anxious about contracting HPV and subsequently getting cancer because of it. I’ve only ever been with one person (who had also only been with me) so there’s no way I have it now. I’m single now, though, and the prospect of meeting someone else fills me with dread at the prospect of contracting this.
Should I be worried? Is there a way to get the vaccine privately?
Many thanks.
I missed that opportunity and presumed I’d still be able to have it at my local surgery. This is not the case. It’s only offered to men who have sex with men, for some reason.
I’m very anxious about contracting HPV and subsequently getting cancer because of it. I’ve only ever been with one person (who had also only been with me) so there’s no way I have it now. I’m single now, though, and the prospect of meeting someone else fills me with dread at the prospect of contracting this.
Should I be worried? Is there a way to get the vaccine privately?
Many thanks.