From the article: Should My Daughter Get the HPV Vaccine?
Although the HPV vaccine was first approved for girls ages 9-26 to prevent cervical cancer, now boys can opt for the vaccine to prevent genital warts. While some parents struggle with the decision to vaccinate their daughters, some mothers are reporting that their family doctors are also encouraging boys in the same age group to also get the vaccine. Have you chosen to vaccinate your daughters (or sons)? What prompted your decision, and did you have any concerns? Is the controversy surrounding the HPV vaccine overblown? Or are you avoiding the vaccination for now? How Did You Decide?
CDC is the last place I'd start
- Sorry, but suggesting people don't let politicians frame the debate then tout the heavily lobbied CDC as a first resource? Seems a bit backwards. The politicians are the ones that indemnified vaccine makers in 1986, so I avoid any products where the manufacturer has zero liability. Gardasil studies done on an average of 3 years does not equal 9 year olds avoiding cervical cancer some 10 to 30 years later.
- —Guest Adam
