Some parents struggle with the decision to get their babies the recommended vaccines from birth through early childhood. So making the decision to give your child an elective vaccination to protect against a sexually transmitted disease, or STD, is a topic that parents should thoughtfully consider before making the choice. Many commercials and advertisements for these type of vaccines often feature young girls, who are considered most at risk, but this doesn’t mean boys are immune. Parents of boys should be asking questions about these shots. Should boys get the HPV vaccine? Or is this one your son can pass on?
