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Parents- HPV vaccine for girls......yes or no?
nahmm83
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My daughters receive vaccines, but I'm still undecided regarding the HPV vaccine.....I've done my research and their doctor is also adamant about them receiving the vaccine. However, I wanted to ask for your opinions on why you had (or didn't have) your daughter receive the HPV vaccine.
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Yes to the vaccine if I had a daughter.
I would like to see it offered for males too.23 -
I only have boys, but as far as I'm aware it is on the routine vaccination schedule here for both boys and girls. There is no reason not to get it, as far as I am concerned.19
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My daughter was one of the first cohort to receive the vaccine - much as I'd prefer it to have been tested several years first, someone has to be first and I am a strong believer in the benefit of thoroughly tested vaccines, of which this is one.12
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Yes, my daughter had the vaccine. I think there's more risks to NOT vaccinating our kids.18
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Yes - why wouldn't you do all that you can to prevent your child from getting ill?17
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My doctor actually recommended against getting it for my daughter. It was when it first came out and she felt it hadn't been tested enough. She also mentioned that the benefits (only protects against 4 strains of the hundreds of strains of HPV) may not outweigh the risks with a new untested vaccine. Now that it's been in use for a few years I would probably get it for her.
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Yes my daughter had the vaccine, no ill effects. As with any vaccine or medication there is the potential for adverse effects. But you have to weigh the risks against the benefits.4
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Thanks y'all. I really appreciate your concern, opinions, and honesty. Doctors and certain government agencies completely approve/endorse the vaccine, but certain professors in my med school as well as my niece's pediatrician that I've talked to informed me about the concerns that the AAP is having to overcome regarding the side affects. I have 5 daughters and it's very hard to come to terms with the fact that if they do receive the vaccine maybe all 5 of my girls will be fine or perhaps 1 of the 5 will not.....and that's a tough decision to make as a parent.8
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Thanks y'all. I really appreciate your concern, opinions, and honesty. Doctors and certain government agencies completely approve/endorse the vaccine, but certain professors in my med school as well as my niece's pediatrician that I've talked to informed me about the concerns that the AAP is having to overcome regarding the side affects. I have 5 daughters and it's very hard to come to terms with the fact that if they do receive the vaccine maybe all 5 of my girls will be fine or perhaps 1 of the 5 will not.....and that's a tough decision to make as a parent.
That would be confusing to have conflicting information! May I ask what are the concerns?2 -
@nutmegoreo my concern, as was the only concerns with the people opposed to it (that I personally spoke to) is the possibility of infertility. I just have to hope for the best.1
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@nutmegoreo my concern, as was the only concerns with the people opposed to it (that I personally spoke to) is the possibility of infertility.I just have to hope for the best.
This is exactly how i think. There is no 100% certainty in anything we do.
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All's good!
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I got the HPV vaccine, ended up getting the HPV that leads to cervical cancer from a long term boyfriend, had to have a very small section of my cervix lasered because they found cancer cells, all the doctors agreed the shot probably saved me from a much worse case, because I caught it after my one year appointment and didn't have another check up until a year later. HPV doesn't have to be contracted sexually and condoms do not prevent the spread and it is causing throat cancer now. It really is a personal choice. If caught soon enough cervical cancer can be treated and cured. I think the shot is more helpful against the HPV that causes warts. That's something you won't be able to get rid of. This is just my personal story though. I hope you can find your way through all the mess of information and you and your daughter chose the right choice for you!35
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@nutmegoreo my concern, as was the only concerns with the people opposed to it (that I personally spoke to) is the possibility of infertility. I just have to hope for the best.
Fair enough. Quick internet searches show information from all sides. I'm not anti-vax, but I think when something new is on the market it's appropriate to be a bit skeptical, although this one is now out for 10 years. Of course, there's also all the fear mongering that takes place as well (clearly visible within this thread, for example).
Have you seen any studies that link the vaccine with infertility?2 -
nutmegoreo wrote: »@nutmegoreo my concern, as was the only concerns with the people opposed to it (that I personally spoke to) is the possibility of infertility. I just have to hope for the best.
Fair enough. Quick internet searches show information from all sides. I'm not anti-vax, but I think when something new is on the market it's appropriate to be a bit skeptical, although this one is now out for 10 years. Of course, there's also all the fear mongering that takes place as well (clearly visible within this thread, for example).
Have you seen any studies that link the vaccine with infertility?
Quick google search shows the opposition coming from anti-vax sites with their own agenda.6 -
Shawshankcan wrote: »nutmegoreo wrote: »@nutmegoreo my concern, as was the only concerns with the people opposed to it (that I personally spoke to) is the possibility of infertility. I just have to hope for the best.
Fair enough. Quick internet searches show information from all sides. I'm not anti-vax, but I think when something new is on the market it's appropriate to be a bit skeptical, although this one is now out for 10 years. Of course, there's also all the fear mongering that takes place as well (clearly visible within this thread, for example).
Have you seen any studies that link the vaccine with infertility?
Quick google search shows the opposition coming from anti-vax sites with their own agenda.
Which is why I didn't quote any of them :laugh:2 -
Just a couple, although, my friend works for a pharmaceutical company that no longer endorses the vaccine.....received a lot of complaints. Many were dismissed but the ones that were actually following through were those where the girls were having problems with their reproductive systems. She only has boys but has told me if she had girls.....she obviously wouldn't recommend it.3
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My daughter had hers and my oldest son is in the middle of his series.5
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Just a couple, although, my friend works for a pharmaceutical company that no longer endorses the vaccine.....received a lot of complaints. Many were dismissed but the ones that were actually following through were those where the girls were having problems with their reproductive systems. She only has boys but has told me if she had girls.....she obviously wouldn't recommend it.
Hmm, tough choices.2 -
I'm too old for the vaccine and now have HPV, so great. Need to watch for cancer. Why would anyone want that for their daughters? If I can prevent my daughter from a form of cancer, why would I not do it?!?!21
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I've received two of those vaccines. My sister too. We didn't feel ill.2
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My daughter will receive it.
As a cervical cancer survivor, I have no idea how I could not vaccinate her and possibly let her endure the hell I did.23 -
Just a couple, although, my friend works for a pharmaceutical company that no longer endorses the vaccine.....received a lot of complaints. Many were dismissed but the ones that were actually following through were those where the girls were having problems with their reproductive systems. She only has boys but has told me if she had girls.....she obviously wouldn't recommend it.
I would listen to your doctor over a friend at a pharmaceutical company. No offense to your friend but she isn't a doctor. While I know about the reports of complications (maybe seem to be related to lyme that I've seen), as somebody who was too old for the vaccine who then had rounds of procedures, surgeries - if my parents had not had me vaccinated, I would never forgive them. People make it sound like cervical cancer is simple to test for and treat because it is SO slow - and yes, compared to other cancers that's very true. But let me assure you, the process of paps every 3 month, colposcopies, LEEPS, and hysterectomies in your 20's are no joke and you really shouldn't do that to your kid. I was lucky and didn't need radiation or chemo. But there's always that possibility. And to be very clear, I never missed an annual exam - if you are one of the unlucky ones, you have to wait out for these cells to change. They don't treat you until the cells change - which can take years. So you have to consider the mental anguish. Mine was over a 6 year process. They are are far more likely, given the prevalence of HPV to develop cervical cancer than experience a complication from the vaccine.
I would strongly encourage you talk to you doctor about your medical concerns. Not the internet and not a friend.22 -
My daughters receive vaccines, but I'm still undecided regarding the HPV vaccine.....I've done my research and their doctor is also adamant about them receiving the vaccine. However, I wanted to ask for your opinions on why you had (or didn't have) your daughter receive the HPV vaccine.
I would recommend it. I had it as a teen.
As an adult I was raped by two men who obviously didn't use protection of any type, I hate to think I could have ended up with high risk HPV from that. While healing from that trauma I made some pretty bad decisions regarding my sexual health with quite a huge number of partners most that used no protection at all. I was fortunate I didn't end up with anything, but still continue to have negative HPV tests and no cervical abnormalities so I do think it's effective. As far as fertility, I haven't tried to intentionally have children but my sister got it and has 2 children. I know many others my age that received it and have multiple children without problems. I also know someone who got cervical cancer at 25 and can't have children because her cervix had to be completely removed (that was not vaccinated). Depending on the age of your children consider involving them in the discussion of pros and cons and if they want to get it.12 -
My entire year group at school received this vaccine.
Not one complaint from the entire group (100+ students)... apart from that the needle was sharp.
Pros: Vaccinated against a common & potentially dangerous disease
Cons: Sharp needle13 -
Shawshankcan wrote: »Yes to the vaccine if I had a daughter.
I would like to see it offered for males too.
It is! My oldest son got it, and the next one will be getting the first dose this fall.1 -
My daughter received it a few years ago. As I said in a previous post, my oldest son has completed the series and the next one is about to start it in a few months.
I've been with my pediatrician for more than 16 years, with all 5 of my kids. I can say that I have developed a relationship of trust with her. So when she recommended it, and told me that she gave it to her own daughters (who are just a few years older than my oldest), I figured it was okay. This is a doctor who keeps up with her research and reads the current literature; she even took the time to research a rare disorder that my little guy has so she could give me a more full picture rather than just the diagnoses and then letting genetics give me more information. So yes, I trust her judgement.
Let me say it again. If my doctor feels confident in giving this vaccine to her own children that is enough for me to go ahead and have mine vaccinate.
(They also have a policy now, at least in my doctor's practice, to have the patient stay sitting there for at least 10 minutes after receiving each dose. Even though reactions are rare, most reactions that occur will occur in the first 10 minutes, as an added measure of safety)5 -
Vaccinate3
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To help with the decision making regarding healthcare for our children, it would be wise to consider all views, fringe or learned.
There is a bit of truth to be found from all sources.0
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