I've heard they haven't tested this product enough, they are making it mandatory for 11 year old girls to have it to enter 6th grade. There's been many, many adverse reaction reports. And it only protects against 2 of the 15 things that even cause the cervical cancer. Does this make any sense to you? Would you get this, or have it given to your daughter?
2007-10-22 07:53:04 · 6 answers · asked by Ruth Olivia 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I would deffinately NOT get this shot. It has only been studied for 3-4 years - the longterm effects are unknown! Who knows? Every girl who has had this shot could end up sterile and unable to have her own children. A friend of mine also told me something very interesting that has me thinking: This shot is widely promoted by the government - it could be a trick to control overpopulation. Best of luck!
2007-10-22 13:17:24 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ meme ♥ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The "cervical cancer shot" is a misnomer that is being used to mislead people into getting this shot for their young girls. The shot is actually a vaccination against HPV, a sexually transmitted disease. This disease can cause cervical cancer (and according to some, is the leading cause of cervical cancer), but it is not the ONLY cause of cervical cancer. I think a much more practical method to prevent HPV is to educate our children regarding safe sex, rather than pushing a shot that I don't feel has been studied sufficiently. I was at the very cusp of the age group when this was released, but didn't feel I had enough information to support getting it (also, was already in a monogamous, married, relationship). In most states, you now have the option to respectfully decline a vaccination, should you so choose, without reason, as long as you have a certificate on file with the school stating that you declined this vaccination for your child. If I had a daughter, I suspect this is what I would be doing.
2007-10-22 08:58:55 · answer #2 · answered by JenV 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I personally would not get this, nor do I think that the possibility of being succeptible to cancer should stop any person from having access to education.
Usually, the longer a vaccine is around, the safer it becomes, and the more it improves.
I personally have experience with and knowledge of domestic animal vaccines. They have changed a lot over time, and the way we use them has changed as well.
Some of the components in vaccines have been changed because scientists found that they increased the chances of cancer forming around the injection site.
We used to think all dogs and cats need a rabies shot every year. Now, we know that immunity lasts longer than we previously thought.
So, what I'm trying to say, is that, like most medical procedures and technology, it will likely only get better with time. At this point, I'm not completely confident in the safety, effectiveness, and need for such widespread use of this vaccine. I'm kind of ticked that media has been touting it as some kind of wonder-drug of the preventative sort.
Medicine is a science, it is by no means perfect.
2007-10-22 08:04:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would never get this or let my daughter have this vaccine.
What you say is true. This is a NEW drug and there are NO long term studies done to this vaccine so who knows what could happen to our girls!
Also, the commercial for this vaccine also says that it MAY NOT prevent the four (out of many) forms of cervical cancer it says it will prevent. So it might not help anyway!
Even if I were in the age range, I'd fight tooth and nail not to have this vaccine as well as fighting against having any daughters of mine have this vaccine.
Oh, and just because the FDA approves it, does NOT mean it is safe! There are PLENTY of reports out about drugs that are FDA approved that are actually risking the health of people who take certain drugs!
I would wait till long term studies were done before considering this vaccine.
2007-10-22 10:11:17 · answer #4 · answered by Terri 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have not heard that this is mandatory for girls to enter sixth grade. This would be decided on a state-by-state basis, as states govern education. I don't think that is true.
The FDA approved the drug. It is known to be safe.
Cervical cancer is caused by HPV, the human papilloma virus. The vaccine does not protect against all strains of HPV. But they are working to improve upon this.
If I had a daughter I would certainly want her to get the vaccination before she became sexually active. The problem is many parents are in denial about when that age is.
The reason "older" women are not usually eligilble for the vaccine is that they are presumably already sexually active for a time and may have already contracted the HPV virus. The vaccine does no good if you already have HPV.
They are working on the development of an HPV blood test that may be more effetive than pap smears in early detection of cervical cancer.
But in the meantime, if I could get this vaccine for myself or my daughter if I had one, I certainly would. Yes, it does not protect against all strains of HPV, but if it could prevent myself or my daughter from getting cervical cancer, it would be well worth it.
2007-10-22 08:37:59 · answer #5 · answered by truelori 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it's funny that they only want a specific age to get it.
CONSPIRACY THEORY WARNING!
I think the gov't wants the young girls to get not for cancer, but to slow down the age process that was sped up by all the hormones they feed the cows and are then eaten by humans. Under the guise of protecting them, they're really just fixing a problem they caused which cause more problems down the line.
After all, I'm 28 and "too old" to get the "vaccine." Hmm, so it's ok if I get cervical cancer? Something to think about...
2007-10-22 08:18:37 · answer #6 · answered by Chief High Commander, UAN 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋