Comments on: HPV is not OK http://www.stlworkingmom.com/2007/03/02/hpv-is-not-ok/ One working mom's survival guide, parental ponderings and frustrating failures. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:33:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: marijean http://www.stlworkingmom.com/2007/03/02/hpv-is-not-ok/#comment-560 marijean Mon, 05 Mar 2007 17:08:59 +0000 http://www.stlworkingmom.com/?p=392#comment-560 Yes, and let us not forget Thalidomide http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thalidomide I'm in the wait and see camp as well, but wonder how long is long enough? Yes, and let us not forget Thalidomide http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thalidomide

I’m in the wait and see camp as well, but wonder how long is long enough?

]]> By: Lisa http://www.stlworkingmom.com/2007/03/02/hpv-is-not-ok/#comment-536 Lisa Sun, 04 Mar 2007 20:30:30 +0000 http://www.stlworkingmom.com/?p=392#comment-536 I asked our family doctor about this months ago so I could get the series of shots scheduled for my 12 year old. I was told that we needed to wait - since the quantities were limited and high school and college age females would be first in line for the series of shots. I am soooo happy that we didn't rush into this as it gave me time to think it through and do some reading on the drug and the studies done to bring it to market. My daughter will wait since we aren't really big on being part of the actual test group for the pharmaceutical company. Anyone that thinks this is paranoia, do some research on DES and then make your decision what is best for your family and your children. I know I come across as paranoid but my viewpoint is based on personal experience with drugs deemed safe by the FDA. I asked our family doctor about this months ago so I could get the series of shots scheduled for my 12 year old. I was told that we needed to wait - since the quantities were limited and high school and college age females would be first in line for the series of shots. I am soooo happy that we didn’t rush into this as it gave me time to think it through and do some reading on the drug and the studies done to bring it to market. My daughter will wait since we aren’t really big on being part of the actual test group for the pharmaceutical company.

Anyone that thinks this is paranoia, do some research on DES and then make your decision what is best for your family and your children. I know I come across as paranoid but my viewpoint is based on personal experience with drugs deemed safe by the FDA.

]]> By: marijean http://www.stlworkingmom.com/2007/03/02/hpv-is-not-ok/#comment-530 marijean Sat, 03 Mar 2007 14:55:18 +0000 http://www.stlworkingmom.com/?p=392#comment-530 I understand what you're saying and the same argument has been applied to smoking bans. I think I've been more focused on the vaccine/no vaccine issue rather than the legal ramifications and you're right, it is a law that infringes on personal rights and choice. Immunization requirements for children attending school have been in place for ages, however, so I think many will see this as another polio, hepatitus, etc. shot. I understand what you’re saying and the same argument has been applied to smoking bans. I think I’ve been more focused on the vaccine/no vaccine issue rather than the legal ramifications and you’re right, it is a law that infringes on personal rights and choice. Immunization requirements for children attending school have been in place for ages, however, so I think many will see this as another polio, hepatitus, etc. shot.

]]> By: Jennifer and Chris http://www.stlworkingmom.com/2007/03/02/hpv-is-not-ok/#comment-529 Jennifer and Chris Sat, 03 Mar 2007 03:04:50 +0000 http://www.stlworkingmom.com/?p=392#comment-529 In my opinion you are missing the big picture here. Yes, this is a great medical advancement in the prevention of cervical cancer. Would I immunize my young daughter with this vaccine? Certainly. Do I think this means giving "permission" for any sexual behavior? No. However: should any government agency, state or federal, have the right to force people to do such a thing? Whether parents or forced to immunize or forced to sign a form "opting out," the fact is they are being forced into doing something that should be a a matter of PERSONAL CHOICE AND RESPONSIBILITY. Every time laws like these are passed and people blindly and trustingly accept them as "the government caring about me" or them "doing the right thing," we're just another step closer to an environment in which the government tells you what you must and must not do--an environment in which you have no rights to individual choice and responsibility. Do you think the government should decide on whether or not you should be allowed to eat fettucini alfredo at the Olive Garden? Should they have the right to tell you not to drink 3 beers after work? Because this is essentially the same issue/territory. In my opinion you are missing the big picture here. Yes, this is a great medical advancement in the prevention of cervical cancer. Would I immunize my young daughter with this vaccine? Certainly. Do I think this means giving “permission” for any sexual behavior? No.

However: should any government agency, state or federal, have the right to force people to do such a thing? Whether parents or forced to immunize or forced to sign a form “opting out,” the fact is they are being forced into doing something that should be a a matter of PERSONAL CHOICE AND RESPONSIBILITY. Every time laws like these are passed and people blindly and trustingly accept them as “the government caring about me” or them “doing the right thing,” we’re just another step closer to an environment in which the government tells you what you must and must not do–an environment in which you have no rights to individual choice and responsibility. Do you think the government should decide on whether or not you should be allowed to eat fettucini alfredo at the Olive Garden? Should they have the right to tell you not to drink 3 beers after work? Because this is essentially the same issue/territory.

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