Quebec offers HPV vaccine to boys

The [Quebec] provincial government is changing a seven-year-old policy and will begin offering HPV vaccines without charge to young men.

Starting in January 2016, men aged 26 and under who have sexual relations with other men will be eligible to get the vaccine against the human papilloma virus.

Next school year, in September 2016, boys in grade 4 will also be offered the HPV vaccine. Parents of those aged 13 and under need to give their consent before a child is vaccinated.

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At the same time, concerns over the safety of Gardisil have been growing among the public in Europe, after more than 100 young women in Ireland reported side effects after receiving the vaccine. 

However, Health Canada says a review of international research data suggests the HPV vaccine Gardasil can be safely used and there are no new safety risks associated with its use.