Should states enact laws that would require girls to be vaccinated against Human Papillomavirus (HPV)?
2007-07-17 07:47:26 · 8 answers · asked by Jai 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
I don't see why not. If it can prevent young girls from contracting HPV, developing cervical cancer and possibly DYING from it, then why not?
We vaccinate children for chickenpox and that's not even deadly. Although it is VERY annoying (I had it when I was 6), at least it's not deadly like HPV can be.
10,000 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer last year in the United States ALONE. It's estimated about 4,000 of them will DIE from it! And, even if they don't die from it, they might have to have a hysterectomy done and possibly go through chemotherapy! How horrible is that!
I understand that some people feel like their "rights are being taken away", but how would they feel if their daughter contracted HPV one day and developed cervical cancer from it? One simple vaccine (given in 3 shots) could have prevented that!
I personally contracted HPV right after I turned 17. I developed cervical cancer and genital warts from it. I wouldn't wish cervical cancer on ANYONE! It was one of the most painful and emotional times of my life. My parents were absolutely devastated, seeing how I am their only girl. They were afraid I would die or have to go through painful chemotherapy treatments and never have any children. I felt completely hopeless!
I don't understand why so many people are against it. I think it's a great thing that Merck and Co has come out with and I hope more people will learn or hear about it and consider getting it for their young daughter(s).
2007-07-17 09:23:36 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
That would be great...but the thing is, not everyone has the insurance to cover the shots. There are multiple shots...you go get the 1 shot, go back 3 months later and get 2 shots then go back 3 months later and get 3 shots...a total of 6 shots. Most insurance covers the shots but there are a lot out there that doesn't....like HMO. The shots, all together, are about $400-$500.
2007-07-18 06:45:09 · answer #2 · answered by Flip-Flop Crazy Girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I vote yes make it part of the many shots you recive when youre a child. You don't even have to tell them I was stuck all the time as a child and i don't know or really care at this point what they were all for I say go for it and lets help stop the spread of this disease.
2007-07-17 09:35:29 · answer #3 · answered by Joel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that guys need to take a vaccine too - when they come up with one. There is a poster in my school and it does say that they need to get one....GREAT!!
2007-07-19 06:57:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe not because getting shots for it is basically saying that with the shot ur not gonna get it and i someone thinks that then they will thinkthat they can do whatever and still be a healthy litlle bunny
2007-07-17 07:52:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think they should. my daughter will not be having this vaccine because it tells our youth it is ok to have sex we are on the verge of being able to cure and prevent STD's
2007-07-17 17:05:07 · answer #6 · answered by Not a soccer mom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, while it is definitely the smart thing to do, it's not the government's job to tell people how to live.
2007-07-17 08:07:53 · answer #7 · answered by gracilism 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
uhhh...why just girls?
2007-07-17 07:50:37 · answer #8 · answered by begeeman13 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋