Aa
HPV vaccine: Gardasil
I've read about the vaccine online. I need to hear some opinions about it. I'm debating on whether I get it or not.
There can be some serious adverse effects (some of which are long-term). There is a process to report adverse events to the FDA but I do not know if they "accept" all reports. We do not get full disclosure of a lot of things medical so it seems that would also apply to vaccines. It is important that we do our research since we are the ones who have to live with the after effects. These links may be helpful in making this decision:
http://www.fda.gov/BiologicsBloodVaccines/SafetyAvailability/VaccineSafety/ucm179549.htm
http://www.fdanews.com/articles/99624-gardasil-adverse-events-include-deaths-seizures-judicial-watch-says
http://www.fda.gov/BiologicsBloodVaccines/SafetyAvailability/VaccineSafety/ucm179549.htm
http://www.fdanews.com/articles/99624-gardasil-adverse-events-include-deaths-seizures-judicial-watch-says
I got it, and it's a good idea if you haven't already been sexually active with either a partner who has had other partners or with multiple partners yourself. HPV is a leading cause of cervical cancer, so anything to help prevent it is certainly not a bad idea.
Have an Answer?
You are reading content posted in the Women's Health Community
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
Normal vaginal discharge varies in color, smell, texture and amount.
Bumps in the genital area might be STDs, but are usually not serious.
Chlamydia, an STI, often has no symptoms, but must be treated.
From skin changes to weight loss to unusual bleeding, here are 15 cancer warning signs that women tend to ignore.
