HPV Vaccines - Just for Girls?
Is it just me, or am I missing something. We now have a vaccine for HPV. It does not protect against all strains of HPV, but does offer some protection against some of the worst strains. But it is being offered for young girls. Now I understand that young girls (and women of all ages) are affected more seriously by this virus than boys are; however, HPV can cause problems for young men too, and women might be better off if fewer men were spreading the virus.
Why is the vaccine only being offered to young women and not young men?
Why is the vaccine only being offered to young women and not young men?
Labels: HPV
posted by Faith | 8/19/2008 11:09:00 PM
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(NaturalNews) The Gardasil vaccine has been linked to 78 outbreaks of genital warts, according to an article in The Fiji Times entitled "Are our girls guinea pigs?" by Matelita Ragogo. That's right. In addition to all of the other adverse reactions to this controversial vaccine, children who receive it are subject to outbreaks of genital warts. Unfortunately, not too many doctors take the time to educate parents about some of these possible reactions prior to giving little girls this expensive jab.
Deaths, Miscarriages and Other Adverse Events
While genital warts are certainly disgusting, parents who think that genital warts are the worst possible adverse reaction to the vaccine should think again. According to Ragogo, as of August 14th, including the 78 outbreaks of genital warts, there have been 9,748 adverse events reported as per Judicial Watch, a non-profit watchdog group. Judicial Watch also reports that there have been 21 deaths, not including the deaths (by miscarriage) of 10 unborn babies.
Vaccine No Guarantee Against Cell Abnormalities
"Hundreds of thousands of women who are vaccinated with Gardasil and get yearly pap testing will still get high-grade dysplasia (cell abnormalities)," Ragogo reports. It's not a cancer vaccine, as media hype may lead some people to believe. Ragogo also points out, "Gardasil has been shown to prevent precancerous lesions, but it has been impossible to ascertain whether it will actually prevent cancer because the testing period has been so short."
80% of Cervical Cancer Deaths Happen in Developing Countries
According to an article by the King County Health Department in Washington, the "average age of women newly diagnosed with cervical cancer is between 50 and 55 years," and "risk of developing this cancer is very low among girls less than fifteen." How long will any possible immunity from a vaccine given to a tiny girl last? No one really knows. So, young girls are being vaccinated for potential problems that they may experience 40 years down the road, if at all, at which time any possible immunity conferred from the vaccine may be long gone. Of course, according to an article by the World Health Organization (WHO), 80% of all cervical cancer deaths happen in developing countries, anyway.
Diets Low in Fruits And Vegetables up Cervical Cancer Risk
The King County Health Department also points out that of the various risk factors for cervical cancer, many can be controlled. One risk factor for cervical cancer is HPV. (Hmmm… does this mean that girls who get the vaccine and develop genital warts are now actually increasing their risk for developing cervical cancer?) Ordinarily, getting HPV is not exactly a huge risk for little girls that aren't having sex. Other risk factors include smoking, HIV, race (African American, Latino, Vietnamese and Native American women are more likely to die from cervical cancer), reduced access to health care, and (possibly) the use of oral contraceptives. The article also states, "Diets low in fruits and vegetables are associated with an increased risk of cervical cancer and several other cancers."
Could The Vaccine Cause Cancer, Genotoxicity or Infertility?
Another concern about the HPV vaccine is that it hasn't even been evaluated for its potential to actually cause cancer. Nor has the vaccine been evaluated for the ability to cause genotoxicity (DNA damage). Moreover, it is also unknown as to whether or not this vaccine could possibly cause future infertility. For all of these reasons, and many others that have been previously reported, it would appear prudent for all parents to think twice before subjecting their children to this "mystery" jab.
Thanks for the comment. It is nice to know that someone sees what I write other than just me.
And I agree that Gardasil is not proven safe. I just find it peculiar that girls bear the brunt of the biological and chemical onslaught designed to make sex more attractive than it already is.
HPV affects men too, and can lead to cancer in men as well, albeit more easily diagnosed and treated.
I teach my sons to respect woman and their sexuality. I can only hope that my sons and my daughter will be able to find like-minded mates who have not exposed themselves to the epidemic of STD's that is out there.
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