Well, my mom wants me to get it today but on the news we just heard that it's dangerouse? Some people died after it? Is that true? If i take it am i safe?
Where do they inject the shot? How many do you get? Is it safe? How big is the needle? :[ im kinda freaked/.
2007-10-30 05:25:08 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
As far as I'm concerned it is really a bit of an issue, particularly with respect to young school age girls where the Gardasil vaccine is also being promoted strongly. This vaccination cannot be taken lightly and although it is said to provide protection for upto 85% of HPV, there seems to have been an insufficient length of time (approx. 5 years) of trials to determine any likely side effects. This and the fact that the trials where conducted by the manufacturerers themselves (Merck and GlaxoSmithKline) and not an independant body, is of concern in itself! Further the age of the study group was 15 -26 years, and yet it is being promoted to girls under 15 that have yet to reach puberty. What effect is this likely to have? Who knows?
There are numerous articles on the safety and possible side effects and indeed the long term effectiveness of Gardasil to raise sufficient doubt in ones mind as to the necessity of having this particular vaccine. In all it appears that this drug was rushed through before full approval and in fact the FDA have stipulated for Merck to continue the monitoring and long term trial for girls under 15 years to confirm its safety. For us as parents there is sufficient doubt as to the safety that we postponed getting the vaccination for our daughter, until further studies and information comes to hand.
Following are some links to articles on the vaccine which you may wish to read. Ultimately it comes down to a risk evaluation of your own self and if you believe that you may sufficiently at risk of contracting the disease and the precautions that you may need to take so as to minimise the risk.
2007-10-30 13:08:08 · answer #1 · answered by John 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Alright, I got my last shot a few months ago, so I'll try to help you out.
First, Gardasil is administered through a series of 3 shots. The shots are spaced out throughout several months. The medication is injected into your upper arm, just like a flu, tetanus, meningitis, etc. shot. Short-term effects mostly just include possible allergic reactions, as well as the normal side effects of any kind of injection - redness/swelling and some pain at the injection site. To me, the shots rated about the same as a flu shot in terms of pain. It does pinch quite a bit when you first get it, and your arm feels heavy and weak for a day or two. The needle's about the same size as the flu shot needle.
No one really knows about the long-term effects yet, but from what my family, doctor, and I have heard, there's nothing to worry about. I haven't heard about any deaths related to the shot. Chances are that you're perfectly safe recieving it.
Oh, and if you do go get it, here's a tip - take some Tylenol or Advil (or whatever you use) half an hour or an hour *before* you go to get the shot. It won't mess up the medication, and it will definately help with any pain.
Don't be scared! =)
2007-10-30 11:10:45 · answer #2 · answered by ♥ Dani 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I did a seek and located NO outcomes that's has killed everyone. that's basically a rumor. drugs, like the Gardasil shot, might desire to be vigorously examined for use on human beings. The shot has possibly existed for many, some years dealing with somewhat some assessments. I even have had all 3 photos (that's a series of three photos over a span of a number of months.) The photos can injury, a tiny bit, because of the fact the fluid is somewhat thick, however the soreness is basically easy. i'm not ineffective yet. i've got had no problems yet a sore arm for an afternoon. that's one hundred% risk-free. Why could the scientific community push the shot if it wasn't risk-free?? Edit: you're saying which you're sexually lively, which you would be able to not have the capability to get the shot? the entire element is to get the shot while you're sexually lively to ward off you from getting HPV which will reason cervical maximum cancers.
2016-09-28 01:51:59 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recently had my first HPV shot. My doctor told me there is no real danger in it. You receive 3 shots total. The second one is two months after the first, the third one is six months after the first. The needle is small, and the shot doesn't hurt more than any other. Also, they inject the shot in your upper arm.
I personally have not heard of any negative side effects of the HPV shot, and I made sure to ask my doctor, and she said there are none. Either way, the HPV shot is worth getting to lessen your chance of contracting HPV, heightening the risk of cervical cancer.
Also, make sure to get it before you are sexually active. The shot doesn't work nearly as well if you are, so I recommend getting it as soon as you can.
2007-10-30 13:18:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There have been adverse reactions and even deaths after the HPV shot. I believe, although I'm not positive, that the HPV shot was given in conjunction with another shot in those cases, so make sure you're just getting the one. Your doctor should give you a handout of adverse reactions to watch for, and ask him/her about the other questions you have. I believe it is only a one time shot. My daughter has HPV, not the shot, the virus, and she's at much higher risk for cervical cancer. She's had two abnormal pap smears already, so the shot is of value, even if it is a little scary.
2007-10-30 05:31:26 · answer #5 · answered by Rebeckah 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the HPV shot will not prevent you from getting all types of cervical cancer just those with the HPV strain. They are a total of 3 shots they go in your arm and the needle is small. no vaccine is completly safe not even those given to babies, they all have risks and possible side effects.I think if you want to get it and your mpm too then go for it. Check the CDC website for more info.
2007-10-30 05:51:58 · answer #6 · answered by ♥dealt with love♥ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I reccomend getting the Gardasil shot if you feel it would benifit you. It is a series of 3 shots they dont hurt one bit. i am going to get my third one on nov 10. I have the HPV virus and have already had one leep procedure for it and am getting another on nov 16. So of course the shot is of great value to me anything that may help ward off cance is something i would do. I havent heard of any deaths from it yet. I say you need to sit down and discuss it with your doc and ma and figure it out.
2007-10-30 05:38:46 · answer #7 · answered by ByouTfull 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You get 3 shots total, my daughter just had her second one. She didn't feel either shot and she is 14. They inject it in your upper arm. The needle is small so don't worry.
As for the risks that is something you and your mom need to discuss and decide together. For my daughter the benefits outweigh them, cancer in women runs in both sides of her family so we do what we can to head it off.
2007-10-30 05:29:04 · answer #8 · answered by dino 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I already took the first one, it was on my arm. The nurse said it was going to hurt, but I didn't think it was bad. It's three shot, the first one, a second one two months after the first shot, and the third six months after the first shot. I haven't heard about anybody dying from it. Is there an article online?
2007-10-30 05:32:40 · answer #9 · answered by Alice R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know. sorry. the shot is new and I've seen the commercials for it so no one knows the long term effect, yeah they might know a couple years down the road, but not like 60 years which is about the rest of ur lifespan hopefully more. I think you should get it.
2007-10-30 09:19:55 · answer #10 · answered by 7th heaven freak 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋