RIVM expands HPV vaccination programme: girls and boys protected from six types of cancer with one vaccine Now not only girls, but also boys will have the opportunity to protect themselves from cancer caused by HPV.
State Secretary Blokhuis: boys will also be vaccinated against HPV virus The vaccine against the HPV human papillomavirus virus will also become available for boys.
Increasing number of girls immunised against HPV In 2014 the number of girls who were immunised against the human papilloma virus (HPV) rose. This virus can cause cervical cancer later in life.