What do you think about the cervical cancer jab for girls the Government are discussing?

Question

This would be given to girls aged 12 to 13 in three doses over six months at a cost of £300 a course. The vaccine would help prevent cervical cancer as it protects against the STD, Human Pappillomavirus infection HPV which causes most cases of cervical cancer. The Government have agreed to it in principle but they have to review the costs to the NHS. Personally I think this jab can only be a good thing as so many women die of cervical cancer in this country (over 1000 a year) and if it helps to prevent it then that's great. The innoculations may start in Autumn 2008 and will not be compulsory. The Cervical Smear testing programme will continue as this jab won't protect against all strains of the HPV infection. There are HPV vaccines available now in the UK but haven't been approved for use by the Government. Some people apparently are worried this jab will increase promiscuity in young girls as it's given before they become sexually active. What do you think about this vaccination?

Answer 1

I think it's a shame that people are so hung up on the fact it will help protect the girls from HPV related cervical cancer. I have been immunized against hepatitis as well, and haven't felt the urge to abuse drugs and share needles at all. It's just too bad that people got all hung up on the whole sex issue. Especially seeing as the girls get HPV from a fellow who likely hasn't a clue that he's carrying it, and they can be in a monogamous relationship- married even, when she gets it from him. I have two daughters, in and near the age group, and as soon as I can have them immunized I plan to have it done. I'm for any jab that can keep my babies safe. If they become sexually active, I should hope the worst they suffered was a regret. Regret and broken hearts can be mended. HPV is not so easily fixed.

Answer 2

I think this is an important vaccine for women. However, this vaccine is not much effective once a woman already has the HPV infection. So doctors want to vaccinate women who are not yet (or unlikely to be) sexually active.

Also, not all HPV strains cause cervical cancer. That's why researches are only focusing on the HPV strains that do cause cervical cancer. But we should also realize that not all cervical cancer are caused by HPV. Those (cancers) that occur with no obvious cause are actually more aggressive and have higher mortality rates.

Answer 3

I think anything that will prevent possible Cancer is a good thing. I'll bet if these same people who are condemning the jab thought for a moment that it was a jab for Lymphatic Cancer or Lung Cancer, they would support it.
Why in the world are people so afraid of human sexuality. Just about every human being will do it at some point in their lives, yet people pretend that it doesn't exist or that it is something dirty.
It is insulting to even consider that girls are going to suddenly "start having sex" just because a cancer preventative has been found. The same was said about "the pill".
Newsflash! People are going to have sex or not have sex whether or not they've had a preventative jab for cervical cancer.
There's another way to protect our bodies as well. USE CONDOMS. You would have an even lower risk of being exposed to the virus.
I would think that any kind of sex education would cover having enough self-respect to insist on condoms anytime you're not in a monogamous relationship.
People can be ignorant and sometimes not see the forest for the trees.

Answer 4

It's a great idea but it just annoys me how scientists always invent things for women to take, inject, inhale or wear, it's never men and they are the cause of all this in the first place.

Virgins don't get cervical cancer.

The one I do like is the umbrella test. All men should have this done every three years like a smear test.

Answer 5

properly, you shuld look into some human wellness and the ecosystem books. through fact of pollution, carcinogenic chemical exposure in milk, meat etc, we are all uncovered to multiple ailments which incorporate maximum cancers, so confident it relatively is transforming into greater undemanding. the subject with this vaccine is that it has only come on the marketplace that's quite frightening through fact we don't be responsive to the long term outcomes of this vaccine. some human beings (skeptics) are asserting it relatively is presented to make females infertile to regulate inhabitants. additionally, in case you do study on it, the certainly study findings are questionable notably through fact they pass over significant information and lie with regard to the style of study. some youngsters have died, and a few have juvenile arthritis. additionally, the chemical ingredients that are in this vaccine, we don't be responsive to in the event that they are risk-free. I even have viewed getting this vaccine myself yet i'm too fearful of the achievable harm it ought to reason. in my opinion the cons outweigh the experts. good success :):):)

Answer 6

Anything that can prevent this vile cancer from affecting women has to be a good thing, regardless of the cost. As for promoting sexual promiscuity in the young, I would suggest they try banning some of hte teenage magazines first. I think these have more of an effect in awakening young girls prematurely to their sexuality than this course of treatment ever will.

Answer 7

I think it should be voluntary, for one. I have heard of it being required by law, and at that I say I don't freaking think so. Mind your own business Uncle Sam. For two, like you said, it doesn't prevent all kinds of HPV, and won't protect against all causes of cervical cancer. In my opinion, what's the point? You still might end up with the diseases you are trying to prevent, and on top of that, with all the new drugs being released every year that kill thousands of people, I wouldn't get it, or give it to my children, but I say if people want to, and it works for them, then good. I don't think young girls will be more promiscuous.

Answer 8

Good idea, but it should be given in conjunction with thorough sex education. Young people need to know that sex belongs in a long-term, mutually exclusive relationship. It should be an expression of committed love. The Bible is clear about this. Not only that, but sex has some extremely serious side effects ranging from babies to a wide variety of serious diseases. Abstinence needs to be highly recommended as the most effective way to avoid these unpleasant, risky, and sometimes life-threatening side effect.

Answer 9

I think its agreat idea and i DONT think it make young girls want to have sex at an early age, why on earth they think that i have no idea.

Answer 10

Women/females should be very suspicious of anything the male-dominated pharmaceutical industry wants to do to their vaginas. It is more interested in our money than our health and is not above using the part of our body we are most sensitive about to do it. Does the government really have a right to regulate what goes on in someone's vagina????