Gender Equality against HPV


Dear Dr. G,

I am sure you would agree that the Covid-19 pandemic has made all of us more aware about health matters, especially when it comes to protection and vaccination. Personally, I have begun reading up about the development of other vaccines and protection against other viruses and was surprised to find that the Human Papilloma Virus does not only affect women as apparently, the infection rates are in fact higher in men.

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Dr George Lee

Dr George Lee is a consultant Urologist and Clinical Associate Professor whose professional interest is in men’s health. This column is a forum to help men debunk the myths and taboos on men’s issues that may be too “hard” to mention. You can send him questions at askdrg@thestar.com.my

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