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HPV Vaccination, What Are Your Opinions?
Asked by A.A. from San Francisco
on August 11, 2008
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Hello ladies,
I have 2 daughters who are entering the age where they could get the HPV vaccination. I've done some research already, but I wanted to ask if anyone ...
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- This was posted by a couple of well-informed moms on here so I decided to save it! :) NVIC sends great e-mail updates. Here is the most recent one they sent. (I wou...
- Well you were right about opening a can of worms. you'll probably end up getting 40 or more responses to your request and from what I’ve seen of this group there se...
- As the sister of a cervical cancer survivor, my 9 year old daughter is going to get the HPV vaccination as soon as she's old enough. In my opinion, I would be very sh...
Ok, Ladies, Here's a Follow up Question to Conisider...
Asked by D.G. from Dallas
on February 3, 2007
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Great responses on the HPV vaccine issue! Looking at everyone's responses, I thought about a few points some of you made, and it brought to mind this question...
W...
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- I would not allow my daughter to get a birth control shot! In my opinion, this is making the statement that sex is OK and this shot will protect her instead of her ow...
- I agree...this is totally 2 different subjects. Apples and Oranges. We, as a society, have the responsibility to develop medicine in order to erradicate diseases in ...
- I think it's very much a different scenario (HPV shot vs. Depo). The reason they're doing this is to help prevent cervical cancer. They are finally finding ways to h...
13 And the HPV Vacination
Asked by C.S. from Phoenix
on May 4, 2008
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I have a 13 year old daughter and the last time I took her to the doc, she suggested the HPV vacination. We are a christian family and are teaching our girls to wait ...
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- My 13 year old niece was vaccinated, and a week later went into seizures. Not to scare you-my husbands side of the family is sensitive to vaccines, but it did happen....
- I have to say that all the to-do about this vaccine giving girls permission to have sex is a bunch of nonsense. I have yet to tell any of my children anything about a...
- I honestly have not heard of the side effects, but I don't have daughters so I've never researched it. But despite how you raise her it may be worth it for her future....
Pregnant After 10 Yrs?????
Asked by M.L. from San Francisco
on January 27, 2008
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A friend of mine called me numerous of times wondering if she was pregnant. Its been a while since she's been pregnant. She's aware of all the different changes out th...
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- Hi Celeste, Just refer your friend to her OB/GYN. Once she is there she wll be able to ask all of the questions or concerns she might have. Good luck to your friend. ...
- She needs to call her regular doctor, he/she will refer her to anyone that he/she feels necessary for her to go to. Plus, she may get in faster with an OB if her docto...
- Depends on her health plan. If she requires a referral then call the PCP first. If not, then call the OBGYN first. Especially with HPV as a concern even if it's und...
Gardasil Vaccine
Asked by K.N. from Salt Lake City
on July 18, 2008
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Recently I took my daughter in for her yearly physical, she's only eight. The Medical Assistant mentions to me that she isn't due for any other immunizations until sh...
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- I live in Utah and this is the first I've heard of anyone saying they don't offer it here because girls don't need it (yeah, right!). In fact, I know people here in Ut...
- Sooooo not true. Sounds like your MA needs a little continuing education, and you need a new MA. To take care of the vaccine quickly, you could go to a GYN/OB for t...
- I have decided to wait for my 13 year old daughter to get Cardasil, I don't want her to be a guinea pig. When my 8 year old son was an infant they had a new MMR shot t...
Seeking Opinions About the Gardasil Vaccine
Asked by K.C. from Pueblo
on August 12, 2008
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I would like some opinions about the Gardasil Vaccine. I have been reading a lot of information about it. For those of you who are not familiar with this vaccine, it p...
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- I have to agree with Kathi and Catey. I would never encourage my kids to get the shots, or to give them to my granddaughters. There is so much that isn't known, and ...
- I don't have a daughter, but I am a cervical cancer survivor. I would review all the info, talk to the doctor, and get the vaccine. The cancer nearly cost me my life...
- My daughter has gone thru two of the three shot series, Her side effects are minimal with redness and swelling around the shot area, but to me it is worth it, she has ...
HPV Information and Advice
Asked by C.M. from Los Angeles
on March 27, 2007
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are there any moms who are familiar with or have HPV that are willing to contact me and talk about their experiences or knowledge? I was Just diagnosed and I am a lil ...
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- C., Everyone has already responded to your request. But I thought I would add just so you know that REALLY you aren't the only one and it's not necessarily a STD. I...
- Hi C.: I would be happy to discuss HPV with you. You can email me anytime at ____@____.com. I was diagnosed almost four years ago. It was a huge shock, and pr...
- I'd be happy to talk to you about it. ____@____.com
HPV Virus at Age 38?
Asked by J.M. from Los Angeles
on June 17, 2009
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Hi everyone,
I found out yesterday that I have the HPV virus and am stunned. I've been with my husband for 13 years and he has only been with me as well. I have j...
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- I haven't been in your shoes, but I will send you positive energy. I hope everything works out well... and if you are interested i can share some information regarding...
- Nearly everyone has some strain of HPV. If you've ever had a wart on your hand or foot, you have HPV. There are a ton of different strains of HPV, and only a few of ...
- Hi, J., HPV is very common. I believe that most adults, at least in our age bracket, have it. The vast majority of carriers don't realize they have it. If I reca...
Abnormal Pap Smear
Asked by H.W. from Austin
on October 23, 2008
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I was just wondering if anyone has had an abnormal pap smear that just corrects itself? I just got a call that mine was abnormal and that the HPV test was negative. ...
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- Yes, I have had an abnormal papsmear.. They were very vague about it all, and had me go back in 6 months... I would call back and ask more questions, nurses don't s...
- mine was abnormal at my 6 week and then they did another one about 2 months later and it was normal and then i had one in april and it was normal also
- That does sound a little strange. When I had one it was because of the estrogen in birth control. I had 7 negative HPV test but the abnormal pap upgraded to a CIN III....
