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To: Tired of Taxes

Of course I agree, and you are correct. Your post is the reason that I get my regularly scheduled pap smear as recommended by my doctor, and I would encourage all women to do so.

According to the CDC 90 percent of cervical cancer is caused by HPV. This still leaves 10 percent that are not prevented by a monogamous marital relationship or the HPV vaccine. The reason why women should always still get a PAP smear regardless of their sexual habits or their vaccine status.

I do believe that parents have reason and a right to be cautious when new medications are offered to their children, and I do not believe the government should mandate HPV vaccine for children, it should be at their parent’s discretion.


124 posted on 08/11/2014 8:31:26 PM PDT by longfellowsmuse (last of the living nomads)
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To: longfellowsmuse
Agreed 100%.

Incidentally, HPV doesn't always lead to cervical cancer. And the non-HPV cervical cancers can be more aggressive (plus a PAP smear doesn't always catch them). So, unfortunately, a certain type of aggressive cervical cancer cannot be prevented by an HPV vaccine, and a PAP smear might not catch it in time, either.

All we can do is have testing and hope for the best.

125 posted on 08/11/2014 8:57:44 PM PDT by Tired of Taxes
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