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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
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