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HPV Vaccines The question is: "I took my daughter in for her required school check-up and the physician gave her four shots – the fifth one was to be the new cervical cancer vaccine. I was overwhelmed and my daughter was already feeling nauseated from the first shots. I told the physician that I did not want anymore shots today and would have to come back in after my daughter felt better and I thought about this new vaccine. As an overwhelmed parent, do I have to give my 14-year-old daughter this new vaccine like the physician said?" We live in a wonderful country that allows us freedom of choice. Sometimes it is difficult to make choices in a quick moment, so I encourage everyone to take your time and do your research about any issues in which you are asked to make a choice. Health choices today can mean a lifetime of well-being or a lifetime of regret. NEVER jump to any conclusion about a choice in your healthcare. HPV – Human papillomavirus – is a group of virus that infect the skin and mucous membranes of humans and some animals. To date, there are over 100 different types that have been identified. Between 30 and 40 of these are sexually transmitted. Some of these cause warts, some have no noticeable signs. The new vaccine “Gardasil” blocks several of the most common sexually transmitted HPV types; thus, the media telling us that it is the long-awaited cure for cervical cancer. This vaccine is one the newest and most expensive on the market ($360 range). It is the world’s first genetically altered vaccines from live virus. The adverse reactions to Gardasil as of August 2007 (from the National Vaccine Information Center) are alarming and include: · 5 girls deaths · 31 were considered life-threatening · 1385 required emergency room visits · 451 girls not recovered as of July 2007 · 51 girls disabled Of the millions of HPV cases that occur each year, about 90 percent of them clear up on their own within a few years. The most concerning issue is that these viruses are sexually transmitted. Good parenting should give you clues that teaching healthy sexual habits and lifestyle would mean HPV could be avoidable. Also, please remember it is not so much the issue of the HPV, it is an issue that the immune system is not healthy and strong enough to keep the body safe from the virus. Good strong immune systems will not allow the body to fall prey to viruses. Once again we are back to good food, good education, good lifestyle equals good health! Here are some wonderful websites to explore: · http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0705/S00287.htm · http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2006-11/aafc-wdt110806.php# I cannot stress to you enough – it is our job to protect our children. Do the research and come to your own conclusion. Do not believe any one source of information. It may take time, but it could mean your health. Just to add a little fuel to the fire, when I have questions about the promotion of a drug or vaccine, I like to follow the money trail – who is to profit from marketing these products to your children – and at what cost? I do not promote any vaccinations for the most part. Remember, when in doubt, don’t! — Joan © 2009 Joan Goodman
Joan Goodman,
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