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Awareness of HPV Vaccination for Males Stands at 39.4%: Survey
Only 39.4% of parents are aware that males can receive HPV vaccinations, according to a FY2025 survey released by the Japan Cancer Society. The online survey was conducted in November 2025 among the parents of children from sixth grade of…
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