Why do you oppose the new cervical cancer vaccination?

Question

I was so excited to hear that we had succesfully created and approved a drug that 100% protects women from cervical cancer.
Since this cancer is caused by a virus transmitted through sex, the new vaccine will most likely be given to young girls, around age 9, to protect them before they even have sex. It will become just as normal as getting a MMR vaccination.

But then I was horrified to hear that religious conservatives are already outraged by this new drug. They say they will teach their daughters to have "good morals" and they won't be having sex before marriage.

Well, what are you going to do when you realize you can't completely control your child's every action? And what about when she gets married? I heard a rumor that some married couples have sex.

Answer 1

I am a Christian, but I completely agree with the above post. If a drug can prevent cervical cancer it should be used, period. Religious leaders should not even have an opinion about this.

Answer 2

I oppose it because not all girls are going to do it before marriage and they shouldn't. Giving the vaccine to them is like saying, "Okay do it, cause you won't get it." Giving it to an older age group is different. Basically I think it's wrong if you have it before marriage, period. I also think it's okay for the religious conservatives to be outraged. Get the vaccine when you want to get sexually active. I know I wouldn't be able to control my child, but at least teach them about the consequences of doing it.

Answer 3

WHAT???? Married couples don't have sex! Who told you that! That's why you get married!

Anyway, I'm a male, and I'm currently unable to get the vaccine (hopefully I can get it in 2008), I'm glad this finally came out. This vaccine is supposed to protect against 90% of the cases of genital warts, and multiple strains of HPV. Did you religious foak know you can get HPV from NOT having sex? Its a virus of the skin and extremely contagious, its even known in some cases you can get it though dry humping. Still even though the best protection is no sex, this is a break though in medical technology, hopefully someday our children wont know what HPV is.

If I ever have children...or sex, I'll make sure I vaccinate myself, and them as well.

Answer 4

I think it's the same argument that religious conservatives had against birth control methods being taught in schools. As a result, there were a lot of young teenagers getting pregnant. (As if that was better than having sex without consequences.)
The problem is that not all parents will be effective enough in totally guarding their children's virginity, or affecting their morals, etc. In the end it is what that child decides, and whatever he/she decides, it's best if they have choices of protection so that an immature mistake doesn't cost them their adulthood.

Answer 5

I suppose you also heard they won't give it to anyone over 23. Most women have already come in contact with it by this time and it only makes virus worse and more likely to turn into cancer. I wouldn't wish cancer on my worst enemy. And girls will be girls. The people that oppose it are insane.

Answer 6

what I know, which may not be the entire sides of the story is that it has a big moral issue. They think that their children will believe that they are safe from the one STD (HPV), which they are. As we know, HPV causes genital warts. But their thinking is that if they know they are safe from one, they may think that none of the STDs apply to them. That causes irresponsibility (in their view). Also it has alot to do with the acceptability of sex and whatnot. It's confusing and doesnt make much sense to me. I think the vaccine is a big relief.

Answer 7

i personally am glad to hear about this vaccine this can save peoples lives i don't see how any group could be against saving someones life

P.S. if god didn't want you to have sex why would it feel so good ?

Answer 8

I'd like to read about it a bit more before jumping into it... it is definitely good news though