Posted on 02/06/2007 8:45:52 AM PST by Froufrou
Merck is funding the groups who are aggressively lobbying for this. It seems public health may be a camouflage for the feminists and Merck pushing not very public spirited agendas while no one is looking out for taxpayers and premium payers.
Oh, plus the vaccine is only 70% effective. So, it's not a lot of bang for big bucks.
I have no beef with you. You have an opinion that differs from mine. I've not been rude nor accusatory. I've tried to explain that I have reservations that could be nothing more than "my gut."
If you have no respect for intuition, that's your problem, but I've found mine to be highly reliable.
Posting off.
I quite appreciate your input. It appears some are unable to view all components of this issue objectively. Thankfully, you are not one of them.
"Not one person has thought to mention this is medically unethical."
Actually, if you search by poster, look for mama texan.
As was pointed out, the illness is not communicable in the public sense unless kids are fornicating in school nowadays.
And, it's not epidemic.
This is a disaster, ethically and financially and morally.
You know, some ppl forget the old adage,
"If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is."
This doesn't come close to passing the smell test. Anyone who thinks it does has stock in Merck.
http://www.cdc.gov/std/HPV/STDFact-HPV.htm
All types of HPV can cause mild Pap test abnormalities which do not have serious consequences. Approximately 10 of the 30 identified genital HPV types can lead, in rare cases, to development of cervical cancer. Research has shown that for most women (90 percent), cervical HPV infection becomes undetectable within two years. Although only a small proportion of women have persistent infection, persistent infection with "high-risk" types of HPV is the main risk factor for cervical cancer.
A Pap test can detect pre-cancerous and cancerous cells on the cervix. Regular Pap testing and careful medical follow-up, with treatment if necessary, can help ensure that pre-cancerous changes in the cervix caused by HPV infection do not develop into life threatening cervical cancer.
The Pap test used in U.S. cervical cancer screening programs is responsible for greatly reducing deaths from cervical cancer. For 2004, the American Cancer Society estimates that about 10,520 women will develop invasive cervical cancer and about 3,900 women will die from this disease. Most women who develop invasive cervical cancer have not had regular cervical cancer screening.
There are links at the bottom of the page for those wanting to look up more information to dispell the gardisol myths.
I can only speak for myself but I oppose any politicain or state actor telling what must be done or not done for my kids. I know that parental rights and resonsibilities are hard to wrap your arms around in this day and age but there you have it.
I greatly appreciate your input. That some ppl here would just swallow, hook line and sinker, what these creatures are spoon-feeding is beyond me.
The trials are inconclusive and not nearly extensive enough. Up to 80% of the test groups had pain from the injection and the other side effects weren't nice, either. And, keep in mind that the test group women were 16-26, not at all like 11 and 12 year old girls.
This is a collective mindrape.
Over half of sexually active men in the United States (U.S.) will have HPV at some time in their lives.
About 1% of sexually active men in the U.S. have genital warts at any one time.
The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that about 1,530 men will be diagnosed with penile cancer in the U.S. in 2006. In this country, penile cancer accounts for about 0.2% of all cancers in men. It is especially rare in circumcised men.
ACS estimates that about 1,910 men will be diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006. The risk for anal cancer is 17 times higher among gay and bisexual men than among heterosexual men. The risk is also higher among men with compromised immune systems, including those with HIV.
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And yet, no vaccine for boys. Striking.
Um..not to pick nits, but you forgot LEGALLY.
(grin)
I sure did! Thanks for fixing it!!!!
Over half of sexually active men in the United States (U.S.) will have HPV at some time in their lives.
About 1% of sexually active men in the U.S. have genital warts at any one time.
The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that about 1,530 men will be diagnosed with penile cancer in the U.S. in 2006. In this country, penile cancer accounts for about 0.2% of all cancers in men. It is especially rare in circumcised men.
ACS estimates that about 1,910 men will be diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006. The risk for anal cancer is 17 times higher among gay and bisexual men than among heterosexual men. The risk is also higher among men with compromised immune systems, including those with HIV.
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So good I'm posting it again. If this were about containing disease, why are the boys not included??????????
Well the women aren't getting it from toilet seats. If they eliminated it in men then women wouldn't get HPV, nor would "they suffer the debilitating, life altering, even life ending effects".
In any case, I do not think a vaccine for a STD should be mandatory for anyone.
Then why is Hepatitis B vaccine required?
Maybe some of us don't think it should be required either.
Count me in that group.
Me to.
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