HPV Vaccine -The Controversy

There's a new medical treatment in the works that may prove to be effective in preventing a host of cases of cervical cancer across the world. It would save numerous lives and cause the emotions of many to be effectively lifted from a stressor that has plagued generation after generation of humanity. But there is some political controversy being undertaken about this new HPV vaccine. In this article, we'll give you a basic idea of the genital wart vaccine that is currently developed and the roadblocks that it is facing in the present.

Known as Gardasil, the new HPV vaccine that has been developed proves to decrease the rate of genital wart infection across the world. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, a subset of the Center for Disease Control has voted unanimously regarding the fact that this new vaccine should be administered to young women between the ages of 11 and 12. Since genital warts can lead to the development of cervical cancer in women, there's no wonder that a vaccine has been created to curb this deadly problem. While the genital warts themselves are largely harmless, this greater problem is causing much dismay to females around the world. So a vaccine to prevent this disease from occurring should be heralded as a godsend. That's not to say that the vaccine does not have its detractors, however.

Conservative groups across America have been condemning the idea of making this vaccine mandatory. They do this on moral grounds, stating that by giving our children less risks regarding having sex, we are giving them more of an incentive to engage in risky behavior. While the standpoint is held by a minority, their influence may still have a profound effect on the women of the world. Since the guidelines for mandatory vaccines are set on a state-by-state basis, there is a chance that the hpv vaccine may not be made mandatory in some states across the nation. And the problem doesn't stop there. In order to vaccinate someone under the age of 18, doctors need to have the express permission of the child's parents or caretaker. In right-winged conservative families, the attitude of 'abstaining from sex until marriage' may cause these girls to be disallowed from getting the vaccine.

While the controversy is one with two sides, it's clear that genital warts infections are a problem across the United States and elsewhere that could be solved with a simple new method.  All religious beliefs and moral guidelines aside, the problem is one that we must face united as a nation. To make the vaccine mandatory for some while laying others by the wayside only puts those not vaccinated at a disadvantage. The refusal of medical treatment on a moral ground is one that is foolhardy to those who care for and respect the health and well-being of their children. While everyone has the right to their own opinion, genital warts is a problem that we've been faced with for centuries, and it's one that we finally have the opportunity to solve. All that it takes is a full understanding and a bit of responsibility on the part of parents across the world.

Genital Warts and HPV Vaccine news on the Web

HPV vaccines decreased the risk for variety of HPV–related diseases - HemOncToday

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HPV vaccines decreased the risk for variety of HPV–related diseases
HemOncToday
The use of HPV vaccines against types 6, 11, 16 and 18 significantly reduced the incidence of genital warts, cervical cytological abnormalities, ...
HPV vaccines may reduce a wide range of genital diseasesScientist Live
Is the HPV vaccine worthwhile?United Press International, Asia

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HPV Vaccine Shows Promising Results in Genital Diseases in Young Women - HealthNewsDigest.com

HealthNewsDigest.com

HPV Vaccine Shows Promising Results in Genital Diseases in Young Women
HealthNewsDigest.com
Although most infections will clear up without intervention, some infections with low-risk HPV (types 6 and 11) can cause genital warts and abnormal ...
HPV Vaccines May Reduce a Wide Range of Genital DiseasesScience Daily (press release)

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HPV vaccine recommended for men - University Daily Kansan

HPV vaccine recommended for men
University Daily Kansan
“For some people, genital warts can be a huge burden. Sometimes they're fairly prominent, can be pretty frustrating and hard to get rid of, ...
What Every Woman Should KnowGwinnett Citizen

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Spot the genital warts challenge - CANOE

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Spot the genital warts challenge
CANOE
How well do you know genital warts? Would you be able to tell if your partner had genital warts? How do genital warts differ from other spots, bumps, ...

College STD rates startling - Flyer News

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College STD rates startling
Flyer News
"The types that tend to cause warts are different than the types that cause cancer. HPV types six and 11 cause 90 percent of genital warts, types 16 and 18 ...
Merck tries again for Gardasil expansionFiercePharma
Cervical Cancer Awareness month under wayEdwardsville Intelligencer
January is National Cervical Health Awareness MonthStandardNet
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Preventing Human Papilloma virus, HPV - East Texas Review

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Preventing Human Papilloma virus, HPV
East Texas Review
Other types of HPV cause genital warts in men and women. These warts are not a serious medical problem, but cause emotional distress and require painful ...
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness MonthExaminer.com
Girls must get three cancer vaccine doses, says expertIrish Times
Harney would consider HPV vaccine for boysIrish Medical Times
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Cervical Cancer: A Preventable Disease - Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)

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Cervical Cancer: A Preventable Disease
Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)
There a number of types of HPV virus in nature; some of these cause a condition called genital warts (in which wart-like growths occur on the genitals) ...
HPV shot has health benefits for men, tooOregon Daily Emerald
House Call with Dr. Andy: Young men get HPV vaccineThe News-Press
UA Center, Institute Offering HPV Education ForumUA News (press release)
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Should boys be vaccinated against HPV? - Boston Globe

Should boys be vaccinated against HPV?
Boston Globe
It can also lead to rarer cancers and genital warts. Two HPV vaccines are licensed by the FDA, Cervarix and Gardasil, and vaccination is recommended for 11- ...
HPV holiday catch-up clinics running at BayfairNew Zealand Doctor Online
H1N1 added to new immunization schedulesAmerican Medical News
Vaccine made available at mallThe Bay of Plenty Times

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How safe are we? - Myths about safe sex - Palm Beach Post (blog)

How safe are we? - Myths about safe sex
Palm Beach Post (blog)
This virus can cause abnormal pap smears, genital warts and even cervical cancer in women. A vaccine is available for girls 9-26 years old and I strongly ...

Browse Special Issues - Colorado Springs Independent (blog)

Browse Special Issues
Colorado Springs Independent (blog)
So, Planned Parenthood has a gentle reminder for you: This year stick to chocolates and flowers, and keep the herpes, AIDS, genital warts and unwanted ...


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