HPV Vaccine

BrettPGH

Yes, good idea, but not something that needs to be legislated - just like working out and eating - personal choice. And the sex with just one forever...safe, yes, boring - you're right again - unless you find someone VERY special!!!

But (not looking for a big argument, just presenting the facts) we PRACTICALLY force all kids to be vaccinated as it is. No we do not require it for all children. But if you want to send them to school, any school, your kids better have had their shots.

And that's a good thing, we haven't nearly wiped out polio from the face of the planet by making the shot optional. By making all parents vaccinate their kids we go a very long way towards eliminating horrible and life threatening diseases that were once a common part of life for a great many people.

Vaccinate. Don't listen to anyone who tells you "how they personally feel" about it. Listen to doctors. Listen to scientists. They've actually done the research and know what they're talking about.

drog2323

When i went to the DR about 2 years ago for an appt that Dr asked if I had the vaccine and I hadn't. He suggested that I didn't because he had seen a lot of patients that HAD gotten the vaccine back at Swedish with High grade HPV AFTER getting the shot (and they hadn't previously had it). My sis got the shot and has HPV and it was also discovered after.

I personally think that there is just something iffy about putting some sort of virus into your body. I haven't had a flu shot for YEARS and signed a waiver in college and I have been fine so far *knock on wood*.

HPV can lay dormant for years and not be detected. It is estimated that over 80% of the population carries some form of the strand. A vaccination is very needed to slow this down. If you want to get the vaccine do it, if not don't. My kids will get vaccinated because even if they grow up little angels (highly doubt it) and save themselves for marriage, their future husband may have it.

well said!

jenscot25

I don't expect them to wait until marriage or to only ever have one partner but they will have knowledge and access to contraceptives and I will teach them to being mature enough to have sex means being mature enough to protect yourself against pregnancy and STIs.

True Dat

adrian_indy

I say get it. Everyone makes mistakes. And the cold reality is even if you don't make a sexual mistake, your partner might of. Finding two people who have never made a mistake sexually being in a relationship together is improbable. I say protect yourself.

miss_sarcastic

I helped my stepson's fiancee do research for her college paper on HPV vaccines and after learning a bunch of stuff (not good) and the questionable reputation of the company that manufactures Gardisil, I advised my 15 year old daughter at the time NOT to get the vaccine. Most people don't realize that there is no proof that the vaccine is effective after 5 years and requires a booster shot. Don't get me wrong, I think that any way to protect one's self against cancer is a good thing, but at this time, I feel the side effects / unknown factors far outweigh the benefits. Hopefully, there will be more work done on making this drug more safe / effective when my granddaughter gets to that age.

Edited to add: Very few women in the US and Europe die from cervical cancer because of yearly exams. If I lived in a third world country, where the death rate is very high, I believe I would encourage the vaccine.

I agree.

_Khaleesi_

The premise of the shot is AWESOME. My only concern is that it is still so new, the long term effects of it have not been researched. For that reason I myself would not be getting the injection. That being said, I have a lifer. We know everything about each other's past experiences.

MissO﹠A

I'm all about the vaccine. Made my daughter start getting it when she was 12. As far as the multiple partners, not worried about it. She's going to be a virgin the rest of her life. DON'T RUIN THIS FOR ME!!

My daughter is going in a locked closet from the age of 12 -- having a daughter is clearly penance for what I was doing at 12-13. (On a serious note, she'll definitely be getting the shots when she's of age.)

mimaduck83

I was on the UK trials for the jab, it is a very safe vaccine, minimal reactions and could save lives...or at the least prevent HPV strains 16 and 18...

Would I pay to get it if I hadn't been on the trial? You betcha *kitten* I would.

juliecat1

you shouldn't blindly trust the media, science, etc... When deciding what to put into your or your kids bodies. Do some research. Its out there.
I don't think it should be a mandated vaccine. It is a much different type of epidemic than polio or measles. But yes... Hugely contagious and a majority of the population are carriers already. My kids WILL be getting it. My son as well. Makes no sense to vaccinate one sex and not the other. I know there's a lot of hoopla amongst the conservatives about it giving permission for kids to be sexually active. Its not. At all.

Grokette

All this talk about Jobs and Cancer made me think about the HPV vaccination. I was curious what people's thoughts are.

I recently read that the main cause of throat cancer is no longer tabacco but due to oral cancer and now they are wondering if the vaccine should be used for boys/men. I personally think that every girl and boy should be vaccinated. In a perfect world our sons and daughters would wait till marriage to have sex and only have one partner but we need to face reality. we live in a world where shows like Jersey Shore make it seem OK to bring people home and smush every weekend.

Anyways just curious what people's thoughts are regarding the vaccine.
Please be mature about this topic. Just because someone feels differently don't flame them.

This vaccine is a very dangerous vaccine for girls and I don't recommend ANYONE getting this vaccine.

Grokette

Yes, good idea, but not something that needs to be legislated - just like working out and eating - personal choice. And the sex with just one forever...safe, yes, boring - you're right again - unless you find someone VERY special!!!

But (not looking for a big argument, just presenting the facts) we PRACTICALLY force all kids to be vaccinated as it is. No we do not require it for all children. But if you want to send them to school, any school, your kids better have had their shots.

And that's a good thing, we haven't nearly wiped out polio from the face of the planet by making the shot optional. By making all parents vaccinate their kids we go a very long way towards eliminating horrible and life threatening diseases that were once a common part of life for a great many people.

Vaccinate. Don't listen to anyone who tells you "how they personally feel" about it. Listen to doctors. Listen to scientists. They've actually done the research and know what they're talking about.

There are Doctors that are warning against the vaccine. My OB/GYN will not give the vaccine to anyone. They don't even carry it in their office because there are too many dangers and it doesn't necessarily guard against the virus.

karenjoy

I work in a team that administer the HPV vaccine, I wish my own girls were young enough to have got this wonderful and life saving vaccination, it is ground-breaking and safe, there are very few side effects and in all the many hundreds of girls we vaccinate every year, we have had two with mild effects, both had no long term issues and the effects were mild and did not involve hospital admission

In my personal opinion, and this is my PERSONAL opinion, the majority of parents who opt their daughter out of this free and life saving programme do so in the strange belief that it somehow encourages sex or promiscuity, some of the comments we get are occasionally verging on the obsessive.. ...

I also get my flu jab, would be mad not to

Lauren8239

I refused it for my daughter. They were doing it through her school, and you should be aware that if you have a latex allergy you cannot have the vaccine. My daughter has a severe, and I mean severe, allergy to latex. One touch from a latex glove and it's like she was burned with acid. I wonder if there are latex free condoms?

sillygoose1977

I wish they had this vaccine when I was younger. Two of my friends were affected by HPV which, by the way, is genital warts! My daughter will have this vaccine in addition to a lot of honest sex education.

jenscot25

I wish they had this vaccine when I was younger. Two of my friends were affected by HPV which, by the way, is genital warts! My daughter will have this vaccine in addition to a lot of honest sex education.

Genital warts are one strand. Not all forms of hpv causes genital warts. just FYI

karenjoy

The tip cap and the rubber plunger of Cervarix®, the new HPV vaccine, may contain around 10 per cent dry natural latex rubber.

This may make it unsuitable for anyone with a severe latex allergy. These individuals should refer to their GPs to discuss the possibility of being given a latex-free alternative.

Merck Sharpe and Dohme (MSD) manufacture Gardasil - a latex-free alternative.

karenjoy

The human papilloma virus (HPV) is the name given to a family of viruses that affect the skin and the moist membranes (mucosa) that line the body. Mucosa are found in the:
mouth
throat
cervix (the neck of the womb)
*kitten*

There are over 100 different types of HPV, with around 40 types affecting the genital area. These are classed as high-risk and low-risk depending on the type of conditions that they can cause Infection with some high-risk types of HPV can cause abnormal tissue growth as well as other cell changes that can lead to cervical cancer (cancer of the cervix).

Infection with other types of HPV may cause:
genital warts: small growths or skin changes on or around the genital or anal area. These are the most common viral sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the UK.
skin warts and verrucas
vaginal cancer or vulval cancer (although these types of cancer are rare)
anal cancer or cancer of the penis
some cancers of the head and neck
laryngeal papillomas (warts on the voice box or vocal cords)
Some types of HPV are transmitted through sexual contact, which can cause genital warts and cervical cancer.
Combined with cervical screening the HPV vaccination is an important step towards preventing cervical cancer. It is estimated that about 400 lives could be saved in the UK every year as a result of vaccinating girls before they are infected with HPV.

MIMITIME

I refused it for my daughter. They were doing it through her school, and you should be aware that if you have a latex allergy you cannot have the vaccine. My daughter has a severe, and I mean severe, allergy to latex. One touch from a latex glove and it's like she was burned with acid. I wonder if there are latex free condoms?
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Yes there is - Lamb skin.

Lauren8239

I refused it for my daughter. They were doing it through her school, and you should be aware that if you have a latex allergy you cannot have the vaccine. My daughter has a severe, and I mean severe, allergy to latex. One touch from a latex glove and it's like she was burned with acid. I wonder if there are latex free condoms?
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Yes there is - Lamb skin.

Thank you! I've discussed with her about when she begins having sex (she's 15, and totally not interested) and told her that when the time came I'd have to research if there was an alternative, so thank you for letting me know.
We only found out about her allergy when she was in Brownies, and they made some craft using a latex glove.

karenjoy

Lauren8239 did you see my post about the latex free HPV?

IslandGirl072906

Wow, I think this got so far off the purpose of the original post. But to get back on topic, yes, I think it is a good idea to get boys vaccinated as well. I didn't vaccinate my son because I thought it was just for girls. I recently had one of my daughters vaccinated and that's when I discovered boys can get vaccinated too. I wonder why they don't promote vaccination for boys like they promote it for girls?

livnlite

Sex with only one partner does NOT sound like a perfect world, in my opinion. Sounds rather boring, actually!

I am guessing your are very young and have yet to experience real love. Someday, maybe .. you will have a completely different perspective.