should the shot be required?

Question

Should girls have to have the cervical cancer shot as an immunization (therefore a requirement for school)?

Answer 1

Since HPV is not transmissible by casual social contact, I don't think it should be required.

But, if parents have an opportunity to reduce their daughters' cancer risk later in life and don't take it, that lies way outside my idea of responsible parenting.

Answer 2

HELL NO

1. Its TOO NEW. NO long term studies have been done regarding this shot.
2. It says it MAY NOT prevent the four forms of Cervical Cancer (out of the very many forms there are) that it says it will prevent!

No way would I ever get this shot if I were in the age range required. No way would I ever let my daughter have this shot either.

Answer 3

NO!! I have a sixteen yo girl and I would never make her have it, even though it might save her life later on. I believe it is a decision of the girls and their parents, not the law. Cancer is not contagious like Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, etc. Therefore it should not be a requirement. Forcing meds on someone is illegal and why should it be different in this case.

Answer 4

No way. The more control the government has over us, the faster this country goes to hell.
Cervical dysplasia is rampant, but practicing safe sex (by males and females) will decrease your risks.
My personal belief is the shot will -in a small way- make young girls feel safer, and in effect, possibly increase teen sex... only in a small way.
It should be optional, and with parents consent for minors.

Answer 5

I believe that girls should have this shot because it's senseless to me that you wouldn't do everything in your power to stay healthy. Medicine has given them a tool to avoid cancer. Why not use it? However, as cancer is not a communicable disease, I don't believe it should be required.

Answer 6

no way?!