Gardasil is a series of three shots that are given over a period of months (8 mo. is the recommended period). Full protection isn’t achieved until the entire series has been given. It isn’t a last minute decision. That is why it should be given before sexual activity begins. The claim it wears off in 5 years is unfounded. Gardasil only has studies for 5 years of protection. It is not yet known how long the vaccine offers protection. The vaccine may protect for life or require a booster shot.
It doesn’t cover the full spectrum of HPV variations so using the term “full protection” is inaccurate. I think, in terms of last minute decisions, my 10-16 year old girls are safe because they won’t be coming out of their cocoons till their 16. I’m not against this vaccination, in principle, I’m against the mis-information that is out there about it. So when someone says you are mis-informed I don’t “ask why 5 times :)” I go to scientific (albeit, very biased) sources. I’m just saying.
It doesn’t cover the full spectrum of HPV variations so using the term “full protection” is inaccurate. I think, in terms of last minute decisions, my 10-16 year old girls are safe because they won’t be coming out of their cocoons till their 16. I’m not against this vaccination, in principle, I’m against the mis-information that is out there about it. So when someone says you are mis-informed I don’t “ask why 5 times :)” I go to scientific (albeit, very biased) sources. I’m just saying.