What about gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men. How do they get the HPV vaccine?

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Gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men are at higher risk from HPV.

Men aged 45 or under who have sex with men can get the HPV vaccine at sexual health or HIV clinics.

The number of HPV vaccine doses needed will depend on someone’s age and immune status:

Under 25 years old: One dose

25 – 45 years old: Two doses

Immunocompromised or HIV positive: Three doses