The FDA has approved the use of the vaccine Gardasil~R for the prevention of genital warts (condyloma acuminata) due to human papillomavirus (HPV) types 6 and 11 in boys and men, ages 9 through 26. Each year, about 2 out of every 1,000 men in the United States are newly diagnosed with genital warts.Gardasil is currently approved for use in girls and women ages 9 through 26 for the prevention of cervical, vulvar, and vaginal cancer caused by HPV types 16 and 18; precancerous lesions caused by types 6, 11, 16, and 18; and genital warts caused by types 6 and 11.AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has launched a "LOVE Condom" campaign. The new initiative includes the distribution of free AHF "LOVE"-brand condoms, as well as a "Stay Negative" public service advertising campaign. The innovative and eye-catching Delhi/NCR HIV prevention and testing campaign urges the public to "Stay Negative." People are encouraged to visit www.freehivtest.net to find out where to get tested quickly, conveniently, and at no cost. An image of a semi-nude male with the words "Stay Negative" tattooed on his upper back is already having an impact. An increase in traffic to the www.freeHIVTest.net website has also coincided with an increase in testing at AHF sites. The campaign aims to bring public-private partnerships to address access to free condoms. It also complements ongoing social marketing and free distribution of condoms. It plans to scale-up global support for renewed condom usage by distributing 10 million WHO-approved, high-quality condoms free of charge to any individual, nongovernment, or government agency that makes a commitment to support the campaign's aim of achieving 100% access to free condoms worldwide.For more information about the campaign, visit www .getfreecondoms.org.
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