Okay - I'll be honest I don't see the problem, our school district had a long list of vaccinations like measles - before any of our children could start school. Now my children are out of school.
Also our daughter had to pay for her vaccination, which being over 18, it was her choice to have. I believe if offered years ago, I would of wanted my child vaccinated against this form of cancer. Can someone tell me why they wouldn't want it? I am open and honest and really want to understand?
Are the objections about the vaccine realistic or just political hype ? There are currently many diseases a child must be vaccinated against to even attend school - how is this different? The Governor of Texas made it mandatory to be vaccinated for human papillomavirus that cause most cases of cervical cancer. Governor Perry also directed state health authorities to make the vaccine available free to girls 9 to 18 who are uninsured or whose insurance does not cover vaccines.
2007-02-05 06:25:16 · 9 answers · asked by Akkita 6 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
While I think this is a good idea, I think more study needs to be done on it. I was one of those children who got the bad measles vaccine, which meant I got them anyway. Also, that whole "Tell someone" campaign has only come out in conjunction with this vaccine. Where was this drug comapany years ago with this campaign? It's been common knowledge that HPV can cause cervical cancer for years, but they didn't say anything until they came up with a "vaccine."
BTW, using condoms does not protect you against HPV. HPV and herpes can be contracted even while wearing a condom. All you need is skin-to-skin contact. That's why so many Americans have HPV or herpes. Also, HPV and herpes can be spread when there are no visible signs of the disease.
2007-02-05 07:04:38 · answer #1 · answered by Laoshu Laoshi 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have the same qualm as Kim.
There are some effects that do not show up under smaller samples, even the full runs drug companies use for FDA approval. There have been enough recent headlines to confirm that.
It isn't that the vaccine should not be used, it should. But the patient should be allowed to decide on the risk on this one. Most of the mandatory vaccine's are there because the virus will spread through very casual contact. This is one where you have to make an adult decision to contract it. You should have to also make the adult decision to prevent it.
It will be interesting to see, if they ever do come up with an effective vaccine for AIDS, if taking it will be mandatory or voluntary. That debate will make this one seem civil.
-Dio
2007-02-05 07:00:03 · answer #2 · answered by diogenese19348 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If a child thinks that having a vaccine to prevent cervical cancer is a license to have sex, then the parents and the school system and the child all need to be sent to a course that teaches them about sex and the hazards and precautions. This is my frustration with abstinence only education that is being taught in schools. Getting a vaccine preventing cervical cancer does nothing that should lead ANYONE to think they they can just run around and have sex.
2016-05-24 18:48:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some religious groups are opposed since they believe it's like an open invitation for girls to have sex.
Others don't like it because our money is going to pay for the vaccines that the girls without insurance can't afford, even though the vaccine doesn't protect against other STD's and it would be cheaper and more effective just to teach kids how to use condoms. It's rather useless overall when girls are protected against this one virus but are still exposed to other horrible diseases if they have unprotected sex.
2007-02-05 06:37:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not being vaccinated for cervical cancer you are being vaccinated for HPV that MAY cause cervical cancer. This vaccination has also not been tested very long. There could be serious side affects they don't know of yet.
2007-02-05 06:41:42 · answer #5 · answered by Kim 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2015-09-25 07:35:58 · answer #6 · answered by Nichola 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My concern would be that this vaccination has not been in use for very long, so we don't really know its safety long-term.
I do not see it as necessary for all students because HPV is not readily transmitted person-to-person. It is sexually transmitted.
I believe it should be an individual decision whether to get this vaccine.
2007-02-05 07:47:00 · answer #7 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well basically i do not find it any different because it does prevent the cancer i think the should use it the vaccines like the other especially since this is a more serious matter.
2007-02-05 06:39:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
vaccinations do more good than harm.
2007-02-05 14:01:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋