Two thousand schoolgirls suffer suspected ill-effects from cervical cancer vaccine
#46
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Re: Two thousand schoolgirls suffer suspected ill-effects from cervical cancer vaccin
They aren't even sure that it works yet... they will only see how effective it's been after a number of years.
#47
Re: Two thousand schoolgirls suffer suspected ill-effects from cervical cancer vaccin
When my Mum was here in oz, she was annoyed by her doctors constantly trying to peddle anti cholestorol drugs to her. She nearly gave in but heard on the radio late one night that that particular medication had been taken off the stock exchange due to concerns over its effectiveness/risks. Theres no doubt that Drs are encouraged to 'push' medications.
Sometimes the so-called facts are hard to find and its down to everyday people to share experiences and knowledge.
On Gardacil, Im interested to know why its not available to women over 26.
#48
Re: Two thousand schoolgirls suffer suspected ill-effects from cervical cancer vaccin
It's a good job they didn't think like that when they came up with the vaccinations for Small Pox and all the other killers that have as near as damn it been wiped out.
#49
Re: Two thousand schoolgirls suffer suspected ill-effects from cervical cancer vaccin
Thats a bit OTT.
When my Mum was here in oz, she was annoyed by her doctors constantly trying to peddle anti cholestorol drugs to her. She nearly gave in but heard on the radio late one night that that particular medication had been taken off the stock exchange due to concerns over its effectiveness/risks. Theres no doubt that Drs are encouraged to 'push' medications.
Sometimes the so-called facts are hard to find and its down to everyday people to share experiences and knowledge.
On Gardacil, Im interested to know why its not available to women over 26.
When my Mum was here in oz, she was annoyed by her doctors constantly trying to peddle anti cholestorol drugs to her. She nearly gave in but heard on the radio late one night that that particular medication had been taken off the stock exchange due to concerns over its effectiveness/risks. Theres no doubt that Drs are encouraged to 'push' medications.
Sometimes the so-called facts are hard to find and its down to everyday people to share experiences and knowledge.
On Gardacil, Im interested to know why its not available to women over 26.
There was some media item recently I noticed that suggested that Gardasil was going to be recommended for middle-aged women next. Particularly if they can come up with more "evidence" of protection from breast cancer.
I don't think they're making quite so much money from this one as they'd like so they're trying to find a new market. They'll find a tie-in to prostate cancer next...
#50
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Re: Two thousand schoolgirls suffer suspected ill-effects from cervical cancer vaccin
That's not what you put though is it? The premise of your post (as it appeared to me anyway) was that it wasn't worth it as you (general) are just as likely to die of another cancer.
It's a good job they didn't think like that when they came up with the vaccinations for Small Pox and all the other killers that have as near as damn it been wiped out.
It's a good job they didn't think like that when they came up with the vaccinations for Small Pox and all the other killers that have as near as damn it been wiped out.
If we are healthy and good to our bodies then we can prevent MANY cancers.
So.. what is the point if in the end we are going to ruin our bodies in other ways with smoking and drinking etc?
#51
Re: Two thousand schoolgirls suffer suspected ill-effects from cervical cancer vaccin
That's not what you put though is it? The premise of your post (as it appeared to me anyway) was that it wasn't worth it as you (general) are just as likely to die of another cancer.
It's a good job they didn't think like that when they came up with the vaccinations for Small Pox and all the other killers that have as near as damn it been wiped out.
It's a good job they didn't think like that when they came up with the vaccinations for Small Pox and all the other killers that have as near as damn it been wiped out.
Its like those women that with family historys of breast cancer having their baps removed completely as to avoid breast cancer when they may very well end up with some other variety of cancer. When you consider that in some places, children cant attend preschools without their vaccinations up to date, who knows, it may be applied to high school/health insurance and Gardacil only covers a small part of the HPV virus, whilst ovarian cancer for example is hard to detect. A healthy paranoia is just as important as good faith in blokes in white coats.
#52
Re: Two thousand schoolgirls suffer suspected ill-effects from cervical cancer vaccin
Its like those women that with family historys of breast cancer having their baps removed completely as to avoid breast cancer when they may very well end up with some other variety of cancer. When you consider that in some places, children cant attend preschools without their vaccinations up to date, who knows, it may be applied to high school/health insurance and Gardacil only covers a small part of the HPV virus, whilst ovarian cancer for example is hard to detect. A healthy paranoia is just as important as good faith in blokes in white coats.
Let's face it, those same women could have their breasts removed and a couple of weeks later get killed in a car crash. Doesn't mean we shouldn't do everything we can to prevent at least one thing happening to us all.
However this is a discussion that bears a close resemblance to the MMR jab. Some will agree with it, some won't and no one will change another person's mind on the subject.
#53
Re: Two thousand schoolgirls suffer suspected ill-effects from cervical cancer vaccin
I think, if you were to ask any of those women who's genetic history leads them to believe they will develop breast cancer and who go through the mind blowing decision to have their breasts removed, they will tell you they fully understand the possibility of getting another cancer. They will also tell you that if they've cut the chances of developing cancer and possibly living longer than their mothers/sisters/aunts, it's a decision worth taking.
Let's face it, those same women could have their breasts removed and a couple of weeks later get killed in a car crash. Doesn't mean we shouldn't do everything we can to prevent at least one thing happening to us all.
However this is a discussion that bears a close resemblance to the MMR jab. Some will agree with it, some won't and no one will change another person's mind on the subject.
Let's face it, those same women could have their breasts removed and a couple of weeks later get killed in a car crash. Doesn't mean we shouldn't do everything we can to prevent at least one thing happening to us all.
However this is a discussion that bears a close resemblance to the MMR jab. Some will agree with it, some won't and no one will change another person's mind on the subject.
Thats right. IF I had daughters of the age, I probably wouldnt put my money on this vaccine, instead I would rather encourage the use of condoms. Who would have thought that a piece of latex could guard against most STD's, pregnancy and whatever ghastly amoebas are lurking and festering beneath the foreskin.
Sorry, not eating your dinner are you?
#54
Re: Two thousand schoolgirls suffer suspected ill-effects from cervical cancer vaccin
Thats right. IF I had daughters of the age, I probably wouldnt put my money on this vaccine, instead I would rather encourage the use of condoms. Who would have thought that a piece of latex could guard against most STD's, pregnancy and whatever ghastly amoebas are lurking and festering beneath the foreskin.
Sorry, not eating your dinner are you?
Sorry, not eating your dinner are you?
#55
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Re: Two thousand schoolgirls suffer suspected ill-effects from cervical cancer vaccin
My 16 year old daughter has had this vaccine just as my eldest son was one of the first to have the MMR vaccine. Sure there are side effects, and dont get me wrong the stories on here are horrific, but i was happy for her to have it. She also knows that it doesnt mean the end of pap tests and knows that condoms also help in prevention of much more than unwanted pregnancy. Guess its all about education, parental and child education and I am happy I made the right choice.
A friend of hers who had vaccine at same time did react - fainted constantly for 4 hours, stood up to fall back down. Very very scary but after monitoring at hospital for 24 hours she has shown no other effects. Interesting fact was that it was her mother (the nurse) who admistered the school vaccines!
A friend of hers who had vaccine at same time did react - fainted constantly for 4 hours, stood up to fall back down. Very very scary but after monitoring at hospital for 24 hours she has shown no other effects. Interesting fact was that it was her mother (the nurse) who admistered the school vaccines!
#56
Re: Two thousand schoolgirls suffer suspected ill-effects from cervical cancer vaccin
Probably wasn't as gentle and caring with the injection as she would have been to all the other kids
#57
Re: Two thousand schoolgirls suffer suspected ill-effects from cervical cancer vaccin
Read a while ago that there was a organised campaign by "some" born again christian groups to discredit this vaccine across the internet as they have been taught to believe it increases sexual activity if girls are vaccinated - by making the punishment for having sex less dangerous.
Haven't bothered to follow up on it but it does mean that I filter all reports/stories/anecdotes about this vaccine in case the drug companies aren't the only one's pushing an agenda.
Haven't bothered to follow up on it but it does mean that I filter all reports/stories/anecdotes about this vaccine in case the drug companies aren't the only one's pushing an agenda.
#58
Re: Two thousand schoolgirls suffer suspected ill-effects from cervical cancer vaccin
Read a while ago that there was a organised campaign by "some" born again christian groups to discredit this vaccine across the internet as they have been taught to believe it increases sexual activity if girls are vaccinated - by making the punishment for having sex less dangerous.
#60
Re: Two thousand schoolgirls suffer suspected ill-effects from cervical cancer vaccin
Oh OK. I dont think that line of thinking has worked so far.