2006-09-22 07:28:59 · 4 answers · asked by Smurfette 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I'm mixed. I think that it's a little young, and I'm worried about its effectiveness lasting enough years to fully protect my daughter through her sexually active years. Then again, God forbid, if she's ever molested or raped, she has no choice in the matter and it would be better to have her immunized ASAP.
I myself had cervical cancer due to HPV. There's no telling how long I had it before it was diagnosed or how many guys I transmitted this to between the time I got it and the time I found out. Then there are the women they slept with afterwards...
That leads me to think this immunization should be made widely available.
It isn't a law, though, just a guideline. I know parents who don't immunize their kids at all. None are actually mandatory unless you want your child in daycare or school, and then it's not law it's just a registration requirement.
2006-09-22 11:20:22 · answer #1 · answered by mom2babycolin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 10 year old daughter in the 5th grade. I work in the medical field and I am definitely going to have her immunized against HPV. Knowing it may drastically reduce her chances of getting cervical cancer you shouldnt even think twice about it. It is an awesome medical breakthrough. I hope all mothers/fathers of tween girls have them vaccinated against one of the most common cancers.
2006-09-22 14:42:51 · answer #2 · answered by cupidgirl17603 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I want it to pass I think every female should have it.
2006-09-22 15:12:09 · answer #3 · answered by bramblerock 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! My daughters are 12 & 8.When can we get it done???
2006-09-22 14:52:19 · answer #4 · answered by empresscalls 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋