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Three statements were merged across rounds.\u00a0Key areas of consensus included the recognition of surgical smoke as a potential occupational HPV exposure risk, the inadequacy of standard surgical masks, the importance of offering HPV vaccination to healthcare workers with potential occupational exposure, alongside areas for further research.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This joint ELS and UEP CCS represents the first internationally coordinated effort to address occupational HPV exposure in laryngology. 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