Many in Senate Back Mandatory HPV Vaccination

[LadyBug02]

Nearly half of the Maryland Senate has signed onto legislation introduced yesterday to mandate that middle school girls receive a new vaccine for cervical cancer.

Maryland would help lead a nationwide effort to require that young adolescents receive the vaccine, which guards against the common, sexually transmitted virus at the root of one of the deadliest cancers to afflict women. The federal government approved the vaccine for human papillomavirus, or HPV, seven months ago.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...011801772.html

I support mandatory HPV vaccines for teenagers. I'd personally like to get the vaccine myself but I don't know if Medicaid covers it or not.

[sera300]

They should Ladybug. If not look for Planned parenthood or a Gyn clinic; or go to you local BOH Department in your County. Go on-line to the County's website---look up medical & STD care find the phone number & call them, ASAP. The state of Maryland was the first to have open, free vaccination clinics through initiated through a joint of the State & John's Hopkins University....

[LadyBug02]

Originally Posted by sera300

They should Ladybug. If not look for Planned parenthood or a Gyn clinic; or go to you local BOH Department in your County. Go on-line to the County's website---look up medical & STD care find the phone number & call them, ASAP. The state of Maryland was the first to have open, free vaccination clinics through initiated through a joint of the State & John's Hopkins University....

I will try that tomorrow Sera. Thank you. I can't today because the offices are already closed.

[oedipussy]

OK, everytime I hear about this HPV vaccine it only mentions women and cervical cancer. I am not a woman and don't have a cervix, so does that mean I'm sore out of luck? Because I would rather not get HPV. Where's my vaccine?

[sera300]

Originally Posted by oedipussy

OK, everytime I hear about this HPV vaccine it only mentions women and cervical cancer. I am not a woman and don't have a cervix, so does that mean I'm sore out of luck? Because I would rather not get HPV. Where's my vaccine?

I believe it's still in the trials...as women married for 40 years and now divorcing, never exposed, perhaps denying them is similar to your thoughts...I do know extending the vaccination is being determined...

[oedipussy]

Thanks sera - so basically the one available now is only for women? Why doesn't it work for guys as well? I've been tested and have nothing so I'd like to get vaccinated so I have one less thing to worry about... The one for men is coming eventually, right?

Are there any other vaccines for STDs out there, or is this the only one that can be prevented? I'm not in the know on medical science...

[eminatic]

in the pamphlet they gave me when i got my shot, they said men can get it too, its just targeted more heavily towards women.

and for the record, i think its wrong to force the shot upon people who dont want it, or cant use it.

[sera300]

Polio & MMR's are mandatory. The remainder is of debate alone since it's not a mandatory vaccination. If some wish to expose themselves to HVP; they simply pay they consequences of possible cervical cancer; or giving it to other partners; I guess that's fair in life for some. Cancer & disease spread? I assume some are happy to have diseases then feel life was unfair to them in someway. I doubt it's of concern to you since you have already engaged in vaginal penetration and not a ideal participant (too late for you) & non issue for you. For those not at risk, let them make an informed choice about their care; ignorance is presented in many forms.

[oedipussy]

I know that I've had sex before, but if I've been tested and am clean wouldn't I still be a candidate?

Not sure why anyone wouldn't want this to be mandatory - fear of needles or wanting to "live life on the edge", perhaps? Damn, I can't imagine someone complaining about NOT getting an STD...

[sera300]

Originally Posted by oedipussy

I know that I've had sex before, but if I've been tested and am clean wouldn't I still be a candidate?

Not sure why anyone wouldn't want this to be mandatory - fear of needles or wanting to "live life on the edge", perhaps? Damn, I can't imagine someone complaining about NOT getting an STD...

They are exploring ranges for the vaccination; the FDA has a limited approval for the med/vaccination. I do know some docs who do use it. Some people I guess rather risk Cervical cancer then the potential effects of the vaccination, or prefer to just be controversial. on topics. Similarly there was the Lyme's vaccinations which was pulled by the FDA & later deemed unsafe. My nieces WILL be vaccinated...I'd rather them skip the Chickenpox vaccinations...