not sure if this has been discuss,but what would you do?

Question

I was watching one of those 24hr news channels, and they had brought up the hpv shot. would you let your daughter get it or not. please explain.

Answer 1

If I had a daughter, I would definitely let her get the shot. I have encouraged my sister to get it for both of her daughters, 16 & 14. There are over 100 strains of HPV, and 30 of them are sexually transmitted. The vaccine protects against 4 types, which are responsible for 70% of cervical cancer and 90% of genital warts. At least 50 % of sexually active men and women will get a genital HPV infection at some point, and by age 50, 80% or more of women will have HPV. There are few symptoms, and the outcome can be deadly. Sounds like a good reason to get the vaccine to me. There is quite a lot of information out there regarding HPV and the vaccine - check out the CDC website - http://www.cdc.gov/std/hpv/ and talk to your doctor, so you can make an informed decision.

Answer 2

Absolutely! This vaccine is an amazing step forward, it protects women against 4 of the 8 strains of HPV that cause cervical cancer. HPV is a virus that is not commonly acknowledged until recently, they now believe that 95% of cervical dysplasias are the result of HPV infections. Many women do not get their yearly as they should, and condoms DO NOT protect you from this virus, that they have a vaccine that could be the first step in eliminating cervical cancer is awesome.
The controversy is because of the age recomendations for the vaccine, some believe that by innoculating preteen and young teen girls advocates sex, and therefore are against it. But the truth is, HPV rarely has ANY signs or symptoms in men/boys and is so easily transmitted. And because it rarely has outward signs for women they don't always know that they have it, and no parent can truly guarantee that their child will wait to become sexually active, and if they try they are deluding themselves. Not to mention, what if that child is molested or raped? Or waits until her wedding night just to get it from her husband? There are no guarantees and this is a preventative measure that could make a major difference in their lives.
The ads are accurate, and hopefully they hit home.
Yes I recommend it,
and yes, my daughters/sisters and anyone I can tell about it know about it and are encouraged to get it.
Why regret getting something so serious that is so easily preventable?
Check out this website, it has some if not all of the information on this vaccine, I did my report on the vaccine and HPV last year. If you are a supporter of the vaccine then you can sign up to receive a bracelet kit, like wearing the pink ribbons for breast CA.

I should clarify, there are over 100 strains of HPV, 8 are known to lead to cancer, this vaccine is effective against 4 or 5 of those strains, those that are the most common I believe. Just so you know that not all strains are covered, but the rest are ones that usually the body can resolve on its own, or be treated by cryotherapy or a conoscopy when more serious. So don't think that getting the vaccine eliminates the need for your yearly.

Answer 3

I'm not sure what the big deal is. At that age, they (the children) receive other vaccinations and don't know what they are for either.

In addition, in the heat of the moment, who in the Hell is going think about getting cervical cancer?

Texas governor, Rick Perry, a conservative Christian, mandated the immunizations. His argument is if they made a vaccine for lung cancer, that wouldn't encourage people to start smoking, why should an HPV vaccine be different?

Forget the idealogy. Just get them protected, they may regret it later if they don't.

If the argument is the vaccine is too new, what if the new vaccine was for something like heart disease or diabetes? Would that change the argument?

Answer 4

Would you LET your daughter get it? What kind of a question is this? Who would not let their daughter get it?

I'm sorry but I'm confused -- there is a vaccine that can almost completely take away her risk of ever getting cervical cancer (often a deadly cancer) and you would not allow her to get it? If there were a vaccine to prevent breast cancer or ovarian cancer would you prevent her from getting that vaccine, too?

Getting the HPV vaccine does not mean people will have more sex or will have premarital sex -- it probably won't change anything at all in terms of their sexual behavior. IF you EVER have sex with ANYONE (even if you're a virgin before marriage) you can get HPV and if you're a woman that means you can get cervical cancer.

Just make sure your daughter if your daughter is going to be sexually active that she understands that other STDs are NOT affected by this HPV vaccine and she still needs to use condoms to prevent AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.

Answer 5

I would not.there are over 100 strains of the virus,the shot only protects you from 4 strains.The odds are worse than rolling the dice in Vegas.The medical people have no clue what the long term effects will be.You have to be nuts to let your kid take this stuff!

Answer 6

I have no children, but of course I would want her to get it. We get vaccines for so many other diseases. I suspect that you have conservative Christian views on sex and morality and want to pass them along to your daughter, but that is a separate issue. Would you want your daughter to be punished with HPV and possibly cervical cancer if she didn't listen to you and didn't stay a virgin until she got married? Even if she listens to you, how do you know she won't get it from her future husband, who maybe wasn't a virgin before they got married?

Answer 7

Not until outside sources test the dr...not the company who makes it.

If they were only concerned about making money.
I just dont think we have heard enought about this drug to ensure its safetly.I need more info on it...how long was it tested what were the results...

If all that was ok then why not...if i can prevent four types of cancer ok...but only if i am 500 percetn positive it is safe and i am not sure yet

Answer 8

If it could protect her from a form of cancer, why not? I don't think there really is a whole lot to explain there. I mean, people can preach abstinence to they're blue in the face, safe sex as well...but kids will do what they want to do without thinking of the consequences.

Answer 9

no iwould not let her get it it has not been out long enough to know what the possible side affects are NO SHOT IS GOING TO KEEP YOU FROM GETTING CANCER