Update
HPV or human papilloma virus is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases, infecting more than half of sexually active individuals at some time in their lives. Because some types of HPV can cause genital, anal and throat cancer, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have extended their vaccination recommendations to include immunizing boys as well as girls with a three doses series of HPV vaccine at age 11 to 12 years. The review article published on HealthyChildren.org provides a good summary of the Human Papilloma Virus Infection and the HPV Vaccine Recommendations.