HPV Vaccine Benefits for Older Adults: What You Should Know

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mininggazette.com2026.03.17Updated 19d ago

DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column, you mentioned that the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine prevents neck and head cancer in men. I am 75 and do not recall ever getting an HPV vaccine. Should I get one now? — J.L.I. ANSWER: For many years, tobacco (smoking, snuff, chewing tobacco, etc.) was the biggest risk […]

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A 75-year-old reader asks whether they should receive the HPV vaccine, which prevents certain cancers including head and neck cancer. Dr. Roach explains that while tobacco use historically caused most HPV-related cancers, the vaccine offers protection regardless of age. The response provides guidance on vaccination timing and cancer prevention for older adults.

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