I really don't want to have the risks because my health teacher said that there's really bad symptoms. My parents are being unfair! what should I do?
2007-05-31 11:14:29 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
The cervical cancer vaccine has proved to be remarkably safe. The most common complaint is soreness at the injection site, the upper arm. Low-grade fever or flu-like symptoms also are common. But the effects are usually mild. No one in the clinical trials discontinued the vaccination series because of side effects.
2007-05-31 17:28:48 · answer #1 · answered by Harmony 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You need to compare the benefits and the risks. In this case, the benefits outweigh the risks. 80% of women have HPV at some point in their life, so chances are that you're going to get it someday if you don't get the vaccine. A shot that can keep you from getting cancer? Why would you not want that?
From the CDC: "The FDA has licensed the HPV vaccine as safe and effective. This vaccine has been tested in over 11,000 females (ages 9-26 years) around the world. These studies have shown no serious side effects. The most common side effect is soreness at the injection site. CDC, working with the FDA, will continue to monitor the safety of the vaccine after it is in general use."
You should get it. Would you rather have HPV, genital warts, and cervical cancer in ten years because you didn't want to get a shot?
You should also research what you would have to go through if you did get HPV. Not pretty stuff. One of the first things that happens after you get an abnormal pap is a colposcopy; the doctor uses what looks like huge fingernail clippers to clip off a piece of your cervix. It goes downhill from there. Get the vaccine!
2007-06-02 11:06:19 · answer #2 · answered by shay 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Where do you go to school? You are lucky that you live in a time where we can be vaccinated against disease. You are even more lucky that you live in a place where it is available, and luckier still that you have someone to buy it for you. I've never heard of any major side effects from a vaccination. Drugs are tested extensively to ensure that they are safe for people to use. By the way, one of the major side effects of cervical cancer is death, so, that's kind of a bigger hassle.
Be thankful for what you have.
2007-05-31 11:25:30 · answer #3 · answered by Aaron 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have any questions, you should address them with your doctor before you get the shot. Perhaps you can tell your mom that you want to have your questions answered before you get it. That way, it's not like you're not going to get the shot at all, but you are showing your mom you want to be informed about the risks beforehand. It's a smart thing to do anyway. You should always ask health-related questions rather than giving your doctor complete control with no hesitation. You should always be informed of your choices.
2007-05-31 11:37:24 · answer #4 · answered by Erin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HPV is brought about by using having intercourse with any person who has it...I have HPV and now im being faced with the probability that i could have cervical melanoma, it quite frightening and i want i wouldve acquired the gardisil shot , perhaps i wouldnt be having this predicament, ur mom simply wants to guard you so dont be so tough on her........
2016-08-11 14:35:18 · answer #5 · answered by spies 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your health teacher is wrong. Get the vaccine, it may save your life
2007-05-31 11:22:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it not unfair better to prevent than have cancer later in life down there.then you will think its more unfair,just get it and be happy dont worry ,my cusins had it and they had no bad symptoms ,they just said the shot hurt but thats it..
2007-05-31 14:31:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say if you weren't sexually active tell her to wait. If you are sexually active I'd get it. The benefits outweigh the side effects. If you are really adamant about it show them some research about the negative side effects:
"Young girls are experiencing severe headaches, dizziness, temporary loss of vision and some girls have lost consciousness during what appear to be seizures"
I think it will be mandatory in every state soon enough though..
2007-05-31 11:25:19 · answer #8 · answered by dgavin14 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm 13 and I have just recently gotten the last shot for it. I didn't have any trouble at all with it. Go ahead and get it..it just may save your life.
2007-05-31 12:34:06 · answer #9 · answered by danie_angel85 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
your health teacher needs to but out, your parent are looking out for your best interest
2007-05-31 11:22:47 · answer #10 · answered by Granny 1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋