Any Opinions on the HPV Vaccine for girls?

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Permalink Reply by Becky Adams on May 19, 2009 at 11:52am

Sorry, for some reason I can't get the link to work. But, without having read the article, it seems that the good outweighs the bad for this vaccine (as with most vaccines). I too have a 10 year old daughter and am planning to get her vaccinated as well. Would be very very interested in reading that article.

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Permalink Reply by SweetyHigh Admin on May 19, 2009 at 12:06pm

HPV Article

Maybe that will work for you, Becky.

The risk of a reaction is small, and the benefits far outweigh any risks, in my opinion. We need to do whatever we can to protect our kids.

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Permalink Reply by Becky Adams on May 19, 2009 at 12:12pm

Yay! I could read it!

Wow that article would make anyone think twice. Very serious.

However, I do still think the good outweighs the bad here. That's just my opinion. What bothered me most about the article is that it did not specify if these reactions were temporary or permanent. That's information we need to know.

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Permalink Reply by Rebecca Doll on May 19, 2009 at 1:48pm

I have HPV and I won't be getting my daughter vaccinated.

1) I could have already passed the virus to her
2) If she doesn't have it she can only get it from intimate contact
3) Even if you do get it you just need to have regular pap smears which every women should be having anyway. My bad cells were removed by laser 14 yrs ago and have never come back.

HPV doesn't kill, lack of screening does.

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Permalink Reply by Fran on May 19, 2009 at 3:27pm

I have twin daughters and I will not be giving them the vaccine. The risks far outweigh the benefits IMHO.
I did read somewhere that girls can have this without the mothers consent from the age of 13? I may have misread it tho.

I think that education regarding proper precautions and care and respect for their bodies is far more important.
It has been documented that early sexual activity is one of the causes of HPV.

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Permalink Reply by Courtney McBean on May 19, 2009 at 3:45pm

I am so grateful to all who are offering their opinions. I still have no idea what to do but I hope this discussion keeps continuing so that I and other women can continue to be informed on the risks, benefits, alternatives and opinions of fellow moms. We obviously all want the best for our daughters and their well being and I thank you.

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Permalink Reply by Fran on May 19, 2009 at 4:21pm

I found these sites for you, they might help.
One is the practitioner advice for administering the vaccine showing tables of adverse reactions and death rates. An interesting read!
http://www.merck.com/product/usa/pi_circulars/g/gardasil/gardasil_p...
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,22860011-421,00.html
http://www.nvic.org/Vaccines-and-Diseases/hpv.aspx
http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2007/sep/07092004.html

and I don't even want to think about whats in it!

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Permalink Reply by Christina Havens on May 20, 2009 at 3:21pm

My small bit of advice to you would be to do your daughter a huge favor and educate yourself as much as possible on the topic. Look to different sources and make an INFORMED CHOICE....looks like you have begun that process her, keep it going! Good Luck:)

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Permalink Reply by Grief Worthy on May 21, 2009 at 3:23pm

I did it for both my daughters two years ago. They are now 15 and 17. I did do a lot of research first. It has been done in Canada for many years. We had NO problems, no reactions. It is a tough and personal decision. Good Luck.

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Permalink Reply by Christy on May 22, 2009 at 4:57am

My daugher is only four, but in the future, I wouldn't think twice. I know a few people who have contracted HPV, and are at increased risk for cervical cancer....If I can prevent her from getting cervical cancer someday, why wouldn't I? (I will allow for there being risks that I may not know about, but will need to get informed on in the next few years....I have time)

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Permalink Reply by TheBag Lady on May 22, 2009 at 5:49am

Vaccines have become very controversial. Being that the vaccine is relatively new it has not been around long enough to have a clear opinion. Good luck and keep researching the issue!

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Permalink Reply by Laura Gonzalez on May 23, 2009 at 1:58pm

Here is an article that I have on my wellness site that helps explains things. There are actual natural ways to protect ourselves and daughters from HPV.

http://www.virtualbiz4u.com/wellness/just-say-no-to-hpv-vaccine

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