HPV Vaccine

[mickeyfan2]

How about if they used the foreskin from corpses? Also, since it's been shown that HPV is spread more readily from uncircumcized men, it seems that it's just good karma to use foreskins in the vaccine!

 

[Viki]

Friends, foreskin is not an ongoing source of the vaccine (that was one set of research studies to intially isolate it; no never-ending source of foreskin necessary) - yeast is.

Now, I can't wait to hear from folk who are against exploiting the poor little yeast.

 

[mickeyfan2]

Now, I can't wait to hear from folk who are against exploiting the poor little yeast.

 

[Viki]

ROFL!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[robinb]

My DD is only 7, but I will vaccinate her when she's old enough.

I too had HPV and pre-cancerous cells on my cervix. I had a LEEP and a conal biopsy to remove the cells. I also had to be on bedrest for months when I was pregnant with my DD because my doctor was afraid that my cervix would open early. HPV is a nasty thing and I thought I was in a monogamous relationship. I was wrong and I was the one who paid for my BF's infidelity.

 

[summerrluvv]

So insurance companies would rather pay for someone to be treated for cervical cancer (which is thousands upon thousands) than something to possibly prevent it. Go figure

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

I would imagine the 26 year age parameter has something to do with the fact that women over that age are probably already infected and might not benefit as much.

Last year was the first time I was tested for HPV. Insurance didn't cover the test and it was about $100. My OB/GYN strongly recommended the test so I had it. The literature said women over age 32 who do not change partners don't need the test annually. This year I said I did NOT want to be tested again, but they ran the test anyway. (My Dr. office is staffed by boneheads.) This year the insurance did cover the test - I paid $35 for the Pap and the HPV screen. Since I am negative I probably won't get the vaccine.

I don't know if I would vaccinate my son or not. He doesn't have a cervix.

I have posted before on other threads that there is some speculation that HPV lesions provide a gateway for HIV to enter the body more readily. Cervical cancer may not be the only thing this vaccine can help prevent.

 

[robinb]

I don't know if I would vaccinate my son or not. He doesn't have a cervix.

But he can pass it on to someone who does. I didn't get HPV from a woman ... at least not directly.

I think that both young women and young men need be vaccinated to stop the spread of HPV.

 

[crz4mm2]

But he can pass it on to someone who does. I didn't get HPV from a woman ... at least not directly.

I think that both young women and young men need be vaccinated to stop the spread of HPV.

AMEN!!!

 

[Trish5768]

As cervical cancer survivor I will definately get this vaccine for my DD in the next year or so. I would do ANYTHING to prevent her from having to go through the chemo and the internal and external radiation and all the side effects that come with it.

I also submitted to several clinical trials while I was undergoing treatment with the sole purpose of helping to find a cure for a disease that often does go unnoticed. I'm still hoping for all young woman that a cure is found.

This vaccine may not be 100% but its some protection and thats a whole lot better than none.

 

[minnieandmickeymouse]

When the time comes in a couple of years, I will get my daughter the vaccine.

Another poster stated that they were tested for HPV. How do you get tested for it?

My older sister just had her cervix and uterus removed because of cervical cancer about 3 months ago.

 

[MrsPete]

One of the ingredients is the foreskin of newborn babies. No thanks.

So? I believe most American male babies are voluntarily circumsized shortly after birth. The foreskin is a "throwaway" part, not something that's being harvested under any moral questionability. Parents who choose to have their sons circ'd do not want to keep this "leftover" part -- why not put it to good use?

I'm not knowledgeable about this new vaccine yet, but I think it's something I would get for my two girls -- even if it costs "out of pocket". They're young enough (and constantly supervised by only close family) that I don't need to be concerned about sexual activity yet. Since I have the luxury of time, I think I'll wait a couple years to see how the first years of vaccines go. If I had a daughter who was older, I might feel a more urgent need to hurry the vaccine along.

For multiple reasons -- some religious, some practical -- I'm definitely teaching my daughters the value of postponing sex, but the vaccine still seems like a good idea because 1) they may not listen, and 2) their future partner may not have had the same idea.

 

[Linda/MA]

I made an appointment for my daughter who is 17 to have the first shot next week. I'd been planning on calling her doctor's office since I first heard about this and for some reason never got to it. Thanks to this thread, I made the call and we're going next week!

 

[Grumpy's Gal]

has anyone's insurance companies say they will pay for this? just curious.

 

[crz4mm2]

has anyone's insurance companies say they will pay for this? just curious.

Quite a few in my area have agreed to pay.

 

[snowy76]

I too had HPV and pre-cancerous cells on my cervix. I had a LEEP and a conal biopsy to remove the cells. I also had to be on bedrest for months when I was pregnant with my DD because my doctor was afraid that my cervix would open early. HPV is a nasty thing and I thought I was in a monogamous relationship. I was wrong and I was the one who paid for my BF's infidelity.

robin, I'm with ya. I got HPV four years ago -- that's a whole four years AFTER starting a monogamous relationship with my future DH. He, however, had been married before, and she was not monogamous with him during that time.

I also had a LEEP and conal biopsy. My OB says he doesn't know for certain why my DS was ten weeks early but I believe my cervix was compromised by the surgery. One week it was closed, the next I was dilated 3cm and in labor. There are soooo many ramifications of HPV and most people are completely oblivious to it when they have it. Neither DH not I had symptoms; it was found during a routine pap test.

 

[Linda/MA]

Just an update -- I took my two DDs (17 and 20) to the doctor today and they got their first shot. It is a series of 3 shots. The next one is in 2 months and then 6 months. BTW, the doctor said she has been giving out a LOT of them.

 

[Hedy]

FWIW, I'm 22, female, and am including the HPV vaccine on things I'm asking my PCP about. I'm not sexually active, but I'd rather be prepared.

 

[georgina]

So? I believe most American male babies are voluntarily circumsized shortly after birth.

I believe it is down to about half of American male babies. I guess it depends on whose numbers you use.

I too am suspicious of new vaccines and am not rushing my DD's out to get this one. I made sure the youngest got chicken pox instead of getting the vaccine.

 

[TurboKitty]

I believe it is down to about half of American male babies. I guess it depends on whose numbers you use.

I too am suspicious of new vaccines and am not rushing my DD's out to get this one. I made sure the youngest got chicken pox instead of getting the vaccine.

What? Are parents now aware and afraid after the adendems of the Homeland Security Bill, which limited the time allowed between vaccination and diagnosis, in that case looking for a mercury/Thimerosal/autism link, but holds far reaching ramifications?

All I can say is...I make sure my kids recieve the whole dose of each individual vaccine. I don't want my kids to get part of a "multi-pack" anymore.

That said, my daughter will get this vaccine, in full. Not for her choices, but those that may be thrust upon her.