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18 comments:
The vaccine is still too new for my taste. There have been no long term studies on the side effects that this drug might have on girls/women. Personally i had a friend who's mother made her get the HPV vaccine against her wishes. Her reasons for not wanting the vaccine was because of the lapse of long term effects. And that is my main concern. Personally i might consider getting the vaccine if there are no long term effects.
Kari B.
I think our personal privacy includes the inside of our bodies and our choice for what goes inside of ourselves. The government has no right to forcibly inject any foreign agents into our bodies, but they do, by threat of punishment or loss of privileges or certain rights that have often already been paid for or guaranteed, such as schooling for our children, which is paid for by our taxes, college attendance, at birth or for a job. Also in the case of the government overriding the authority of a parent in deciding whats best for the child and acting in the parents role of making decision for the child's life. It its our right of privacy to whats inside our bodies.
-John M
Some “protests by social conservatives and turf-conscious lawmakers [asked] Gov. Rick Perry to withdraw his order for girls to receive a vaccine to prevent cervical cancer.” In addition, “... two Dallas-area conservative groups [believe that] the Legislature [should the one to] decide whether to mandate vaccination of sixth-grade girls against a sexually transmitted infection “ However, I think that Texas should require girls to get the HPV vaccination in order to preserve life. From my perspective, this vaccine is a protection measure that could save girls from getting cervical cancer.
Ana M.
I don't think that TX should require girls to get this vaccine. This would protect them against an infection but it would also be a way of encouraging them to have sex because it will "safer". There wouldn't necessarily be an increase in teen sex but it would affect the mentality of young girls.
Yes i do think that the state of texas should require girls to take the HPV vaccination because it will help reduce the chances of getting cervial cancer. Many parents simply don't have the time or probably will take this situation lightly and i think that the government is just trying to help. Maybe if people focus on the pros instead of the cons they'll actually see the good in this.PF
I do not think that it is right to make it mandatory to have the shot. In my opinion it should be left up to the parents. My sister has had the shot so i am not saying that the shot is bad i am just saying why should it be left up to somebody that does not even know you.
In my own opinion, I believe the vaccine shot and the decision made to give it to all 6th grade girls should be in the interest of the parent. Only they should have the capability to make thier daughters recevie it for many reasons: first off, vaccines don't always have positive outcomes and feedback and at many times may have painful side effects. These shots are also very costly and from what I understand, it is not just one shot to actually get the vaccine, it's three. We have to think about that the FDA's idea as safe may not even be what is safe and certified and there might be effects, just as even receiving HPV after you have gotten the vaccine. This sometimes may reduce personal responsibility to many girls thinking that now they have received the vaccine, it is okay for them to have sex whenever they want, which it isn't. Girls need something to help promote waiting for sex. This is still a choice and parents should have a say whether their daughter needs it or not.
I know this vaccine hasn't been out too long but I don't see what the problem is. I have had a couple of friends get the vaccine and there hasn't been anything bad that's happened to them regariding side effects or anything. I don't neccessarily agree that it should be mandatory for 6th grade girls, though. I guess it should be left up to parents as to whether or not their daughters get the vaccine.
Sarah M.
I don't think that the state should have to require that girls get the HPV vaccine. There is no danger to the other people in school if the girls choose not to have this vaccine. This is not a contagious disease; it is a choice to have sex. I do agree that it might affect some teenage girls' mentality about sex. Because they have had the vaccine they may feel as if it is acceptable to have sex. I don't think this vaccine has been around long enough to be certain of the side effects- this is true of all new vaccines. Finally, I think it is the parent's decision to make, not the governement. At the very least, it should be voted on by the legislature, not decided by the governor.
Hannah P
I do not believe Texas should require HPV vaccine for all teenage girls. It infringes on a girls personal liberties. Not only is it a new vaccine that I do not feel has been fully tested for long term side affects, it prevents young girls from developing personal responsibilty for taking take of themselves and living with the reprecussions of ones actions. It would be more positive to have these girls make decisions for themselves.
I personally don't think Texas should require girls to get the HPV vaccination simply because it should be the parents decision, especially if they are 6th graders. Also it will promote promiscuity and also will lead to side effects. Besides it's just a protective way to prevent cancer, and we don't want it to be an encouraging way for us to have more teens to have sex.
I agree that the shot is not bad, but it should be a personal decision. At the 6th grade level, this decision should be made by the parents and the government should not be able to enforce sixth grade girls to receive this shot. I also think more should be known about the possible side effects before it should be made mandatory.
Cristy V
While I know that the purpose of the vaccine is to protect young women, I think that we should be very cautious before allowing so many girls to recieve it. It's controversial enough just to have it available, but making it a law seems very hasty and un-wise. Additionally, if the girls are in elementary school they're still under the authority of their parents. So, the decision should be up to the parents, not the state.
Kristen T.
I think that this is something that can't be spread around the population, such as other things that people are required to have vaccinations for. This however I feel for some reasons is a more personal and I think that it should always be the person's choice, and not be something that required by the state.
I believe that any vaccine that can help prevent any cancer should be mandatory. We cannot let our personal morals blind us from making the right decision for young girls. HPV is a very common problem on college campuses, and it's very worrisome. I believe that this will not promote sexual promiscuity, after all, it does not stop pregnancy, it does not stop other common STD's, and the youngsters who are going to engage in sexual activities are going to do so regardless of this vaccination or not. Its a simple fact of life that we cannot ignore.
Brian H.
I think it should be optional, because the girls that get the shot would probably be having sex everyday thinking that they are safe, and there would be more chances of them getting STDs. I want to it be optional beacuse I believe that we should be able to make our own decision that would involve our life.
Arafath I.
No the government should not require the shot. The govn't is not going to pay for it. It should be personal choice.
I think it is wrong for Perry to implement the vaccine. The side effects are my main concern. If the children are subjected to this and years down the road end up with cancer or end up being sterile, who is to blame? the parents should be able to choose whether or not it is good for their children to use this medication. I really believe the government is trying to run our lives directly and indirectly. The vaccine Im sure has not been on the market long enough for others to witness effects. If the flu vaccine is said to lead to autism then what might HPV do?
Sonya N
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