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Originally Posted by TexKan  It's only licensed for females 9 - 26 right now - I don't know what studies they are doin but next time I see my Merck rep I'll ask. Sure is stirrin up a fuss round here tho. Lots of folks feel it's not been given adequate trials yet and don't want it required for school - others feel it's the govt buttin into thier parental rights - others feel ya have to butt in because of the crappy parents that we seem to have. We'll see. The bad press of the first Rotavirus vac is still fresh on folks mind - oh well - I just do what the program says - guess those that don't want it can home school. Might be terrer off anyhow. |
We offer this (HPV) to the female patients who come in to see us. I will give out the information about it and leave it up to the parent/patient. If asked, if I would give this to my daughters, I would say yes that I would and say that I have. It comes in a series of 3 injections, now, 2 months and again in 6 mo.
They are now doing studies for women in the age group 28-45 and will begin doing studies on males. I would also suggest to the parent that if their teenager had not received the HBV vaccine, (hepatitis B) and the menigococcus,(cause of meningitis especially in college students) that they should get this also. There are many pro's and con's for all vaccinations. On the HPV, I don't think that any state should require school ages girls to receive this vaccine. It's not transmitted by a hand shake or a kiss, it's transmitted by sexual contact and I don't think they'll be doing this in school. Beside, the males can spread it also. Just a little FYI....
