I have already decided, Jordyn isn't getting it until she is old enough to make the decision herself and way the pros and cons. I don't like the idea that it is so new and in the last few years I have come to be on the fence about vaccines in general, even though she has already been entirely vaccinated.
I do not have a daughter, but if I did then yes, I believe I would get them vaccinated. First I would talk to my brother who is a OB/gyne and my child's pediatrician. My feeling is why not do what you can to help prevent the possibility that your child could develop cancer.
On a related topic, how about the new meningitis vaccine that is reccomended for teenagers and especially for college-bound students. Would you do this?
I did for my 7th grader. He plays all sports and that is a high risk group. My younger Ds will get one in a couple of years too.
One thing I can tell you about vaccines is that although the seem "new" to the general population, the are not new as far as testing/usage. I am speaking in general terms, as I don't have that information for this specific vaccination, for example, when the varicella vaccine come out, lots of people were not wanting to get it because it was "new". Not so, it had been used for years and years as a prototype and on children who were immunosuppressed (AIDS, leukemia, etc). So, just because they are new to the vast marketplace doesn't mean that they are new within the medical world.
I'm pretty sure my dd (12) will get the vaccine, most likely at her next medical exam when she turns 14 (and just before she starts high school). Her doctor recommends it 100% for all girls.
My only concern has been side effects from the vaccine...which to date appear to be none. I plan to keep up to date on information pertaining to the vaccine during the next couple of years.
We are discussing this right now. I went to the website but still have a question...I wasn't exactly clear on how you get HPV.
IS the only way to get HPV by sexual contact?
I guess I was wondering if you KNEW your DD was not going to be sexually active until 18 or older would you still get the vaccine? I know there is no way to know for sure, but just hypothetically.
Is there any advantage to getting it when they are 12 as opposed to 16?
I guess I'm wondering because if I can wait a few more years before having her get it, I would. Mostly because of the newness thing.
I also get so leary of any ads on tv and I see the ad for this all the time. Is it the drug companies pushing it?
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Man I am so torn on this!
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I do not have a daughter, but if I did then yes, I believe I would get them vaccinated. First I would talk to my brother who is a OB/gyne and my child's pediatrician. My feeling is why not do what you can to help prevent the possibility that your child could develop cancer.
On a related topic, how about the new meningitis vaccine that is reccomended for teenagers and especially for college-bound students. Would you do this?
I did for my 7th grader. He plays all sports and that is a high risk group. My younger Ds will get one in a couple of years too.
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I'm pretty sure my dd (12) will get the vaccine, most likely at her next medical exam when she turns 14 (and just before she starts high school). Her doctor recommends it 100% for all girls.
My only concern has been side effects from the vaccine...which to date appear to be none. I plan to keep up to date on information pertaining to the vaccine during the next couple of years.
Lynn
Yup, the rotovirus vaccine is what always holds me back.
Rachel won't be getting it because don't vaccinate for anything. If she wants to get it as an adult , that will be up to her.
Linda
mom to
Alex (16), Rachel (14), Matthew (12)
We are discussing this right now. I went to the website but still have a question...I wasn't exactly clear on how you get HPV.
IS the only way to get HPV by sexual contact?
I guess I was wondering if you KNEW your DD was not going to be sexually active until 18 or older would you still get the vaccine? I know there is no way to know for sure, but just hypothetically.
Is there any advantage to getting it when they are 12 as opposed to 16?
I guess I'm wondering because if I can wait a few more years before having her get it, I would. Mostly because of the newness thing.
I also get so leary of any ads on tv and I see the ad for this all the time. Is it the drug companies pushing it?
Karin
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