rookie Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Can anyone tell me about this? Our new pediatrician offered it for dd12. I declined as I do not know about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Below are some links that I think are ok to post as they are gov't links, but if not please remove them. http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/hpv/vac-faqs.htm http://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/Vaccines/HPV/gardasil.html http://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/Vaccines/HPV/Index.html There is an article in Cure magazine this quarter on gardasil that does mention that fainting is a common side effect and thus docs should keep kids in the office for 15 minutes to monitor them for reactions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpe Diem Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proudmamma Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 My pediatrician refuses to give it. She says it is not safe and does not recommend it to anyone! I would do some serious research before going through with it if I were you. Personally, I did not give it to my kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 If you do a search here on these boards, you will find lots of threads about this subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 This is a VERY hot topic in some circles, FYI. :) I hope you get the info you need. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Can anyone tell me about this? Our new pediatrician offered it for dd12. I declined as I do not know about it. Well, no one seems to know enough about it, in my opinion. I do know my daughter, though, and have opted out. Besides, it's not a single shot. It's a series of shots, and no one knows the side effects, and its benefits are quite limited. We have opted out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in OK Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 :iagree: In addition, to my understanding (I've read this somewhere..I'll have to dig it up. But it's 1am here so I could be thinking of something else. Someone correct me if I'm wrong please): - it does not cover all strains. - of those it does cover, the % of those strains causing cancer is VERY low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 - it does not cover all strains. True. It covers only 4 strains. - of those it does cover, the % of those strains causing cancer is VERY low.Of the four strains, two are responsible for about 70% of the cases of cervical cancer and the other two are responsible for the vast majority of genital warts cases (90% or greater IIRC). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy in Ky Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I think I heard that some girls have died from this. I have no intention of letting my daughter have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liza Q Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 If you do a search here on these boards, you will find lots of threads about this subject. Yes - and they are very informative. I'll just say that both my gyn and pediatrician told me not to give it to my daughters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st_claire Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I got it for myself. IMO the benefits far outweight the risks. So much so that it was fast tracked through testing because it was considered unethical to keep such a beneficial drug away from the populace. If your doc recommended it, then I would follow their recommendation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rookie Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 Is it for sexu@lly active women? Or for all women regardless? My dd is not in any way active. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Is it for sexu@lly active women? Or for all women regardless? My dd is not in any way active. one doesn't need to be sexually active to contract something via a rape or sexual assault. however, I want to see more years of testing. That something is beneficial to the woman does not prove it will not have an adverse effect on her reproductive system or future offspring. We've already seen how that can happen. I'll wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 (edited) Can anyone tell me about this? Our new pediatrician offered it for dd12. I declined as I do not know about it. The research I've done shows that cervical cancer is virtually unknown in celibate women, and among women who are in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship. We did not think the vaccine was necessary for EK. Besides, I think more testing needs to be done, and we also need more knowledge of the long-term effects of the vaccine. Edited January 7, 2010 by ereks mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 We've already seen how that can happen. What do you mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 What do you mean? There are plenty of drugs out there that have wonderful benefits for the woman, but negative effects on the reproductive system or child in utero. I have seen no research that shows the long term effects of gardasil on a woman's reproductive system . Are there any studies done in this department? etA: I should clarify that "drugs" should really include all sorts of medical interventions, including vaccines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st_claire Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Is it for sexu@lly active women? Or for all women regardless? My dd is not in any way active. Here it is recommended before they become sexually active, at around age 12 I think, or if they already are sexually active, then as soon as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st_claire Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 There are plenty of drugs out there that have wonderful benefits for the woman, but negative effects on the reproductive system or child in utero. I have seen no research that shows the long term effects of gardasil on a woman's reproductive system . Are there any studies done in this department? etA: I should clarify that "drugs" should really include all sorts of medical interventions, including vaccines. Your right that there may be long term unforseen side-effects. However it does reduce the chances of cervical cacer by a very large percentage. The side-effects of cervical cancer are known and are quite devestating. I would rather risk some unknowns then some very bad knowns. But to each their own. I think the OP really needs to think about how their family feels about things like vaccines. Ask your dr for more resources maybe. You can even read the published studies if you want, or the medical associations stand on it. Inform yourself and decide for your family whats best for your family. You won't find a concensus here, while I know that would be easiest, alas it is to personal an issue for that,. Best of luck with your decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 What do you mean? The first thing that comes to mind is children born to women given thalidomide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Your right that there may be long term unforseen side-effects. However it does reduce the chances of cervical cacer by a very large percentage. The side-effects of cervical cancer are known and are quite devestating. I would rather risk some unknowns then some very bad knowns. if it's MY reproductive future, then it is my risk. I wouldn't set my dd up for such a risk tho. at this point, we don't even have known long term risks for the user either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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