Not sure if any of you heard or read this news, but Texas Governor Rick Perry is making it manditory for schoolgirls in Texas to be vaccinated against the sexually transmitted virus that causes cervical cancer, Human Papillomavirus (HPV).
Girls as young as 11 and 12 years old will be vaccinated with Merck’s vaccine against strains of HPV called Gardisil. It is said that Merck is bankrolling this effort to get this passed in state legislatures around the country.
Although Gardasil was approved by the federal government in June of 2006, there is a considerable amount of debate from conservatives who say the mandates take away parents’ rights to be the primary medical decision maker for their kids although Texas will allow parents to opt out for religous or philosophical reasons.
It is said that Merck stands to make billions if Gardasil is made manditory across the country. Although insurance companies cover the cost of the vaccine, at $360 per three shot regimen that does add up!
Not sure what your thoughts are about this… please feel free to comment if you have any to share.
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This INFURIATES me!!! Gardasil’s own website states “Only your doctor or healthcare professional can decide if Gardasil is right for your daughter.” I don’t understand how a law maker can make this a “mandatory” requirement. I guarantee Perry has a fight on his hands from a LOT of Texas parents ….
This is the best thing that has ever happened. I can’t believe anyone would seriously have a problem with this. Any loving and understanding parent can see that this is not about” if my daughter gets gardisil, that means she will want to have sex”. This is only a preventative measure. We are so lucky to have this vaccine, and I’m amazed you are offended your state requires it. I wish the conservative governor or my state would enforce such a thing to save womens lives, but of course he could care less about women in general. HPV leads to cervical cancer, in most cases. I have seen friends suffer the horrible effects of this STD. It’s better to safe rather than sorry.
I FEEL THE VACCINE NEED MORE TESTING BEFORE MAKING IT MANDITORY. THERE ARE TOO MANY MEDINCES OUT THERE AS IT IS WITH SIDE EFFECTS,PLUS I BELIEVE TO IT IS DESIGN TO TEST AND STUDY ON THE DISADVANAGE POOR FIRST, WHICH MAKE THEM A TARGET FOR EXPERTMENTAL PURPOSES.