Opinions on Gardasil?

Question

I would like some opinions on Gardasil and young girls. My daughter is turning 10 next month and is due for a check up. I just want some ideas and opinions from people who have had the vaccine or have had their daughters vaccinated. Right now i believe it is voluntary and I have read up on it but I cannot find any reason why not to. Any ideas or opinions would be great.

Answer 1

Well I was watching Oprah and she had a GYN doctor on and she said that she is going to go against the rest of the medical community and say no.

She said that the risks are the possibility of DEATH from the injection and yes it has happened. While the Vaccine only takes care of 4 of the HPV's.  

I will not be getting my daughter the shots. If she is responsible  about whom she has s*x with and protects herself (condoms) from all the std's (like she should be) then she won't have to worry so much about HPV.   If when she turns 18 and wants to take the risk of the vaccine then I will support her completely in HER decision.  

But at this point I do not think that it is just too new to know for sure what all the side effects are going to be.

Think of all the things that the medical community has had us believe where okay for us and turned out that they were wrong.

ie. The shot for women who did not intend on breastfeeding to help them dry up (60's-70's)... found out it caused birth defects in the female child's children that were born after the shot was given... that is a whole generation before they realized the effects.

Maybe I am to skeptical but I don't think I am the only one out there.

You must make a completely informed decision for your daughter at this point.

Answer 2

I hope you aren't taking your daughter to a gyno already at 10 years old.  That's way too young.  I think she's just to young for Gardasil anyway.  Ask your doctor.

Answer 3

I finished all 3 shots a while ago and thoiught it was a good idea. I didn't have any side effects (except soreness in my arm where it was injected for about a day). It protects against HPV which is the leading cause of cervical cancer. Cervical cancer runs in my family, so I thought getting the shot would be a good idea. I mean, better safe than sorry right? Good luck =]

Answer 4

I'm 18...

and i'm about to get my third shot in November...

the only side effect i have had is a bit of soreness at the injection site...

usually after the shot is given they make u stay seated for 15 minutes to keep an eye on you....

i have never been dizzy or had any other side effects other than my arm being sore right after the injection.

i personally think it is worth it.

and if you wait just a few more years when ur daughter is a little older.....everyone will know more about Gardasil and u may feel more secure having ur daughter get it.

Answer 5

I'm 15, and I've had all three shots as well. They didn't do anything bad except for a tiny bit of soreness in my arm for a day or so. But I figured I might as well go ahead and get the vaccine before I get married rather than wait, even though I'm not going to have s*x until I get married. The vaccine is voluntary now, but why not get it now? It really isn't bad at all.

Answer 6

I'm 15 and my mom and I have done research on this vaccine. My doctor told me that if I am not sexually active, in which I'm not, that getting this shot would be useless. I am waiting until I am older like 18 or 19. For your daughter, 10 sounds young, and the vaccine is unnecessary. My friend got it done and she received an infection from the injection sight and it was very irritating. Once this vaccine has been tested more and the side effects have been stated clearly, then I will get it done.

Answer 7

There are still too many unknowns about Gardasil.  It was pushed through way too fast and is being pushed in the media too much.  What I do know is at least 10 girls have died from it.  Also it has not been proven in young girls, and they don't know what the long term effects may be.  It is also suspected to cause some types of cancer.  I would never get it nor would I ever allow my daughters to get it.  You may not be "one less".

Answer 8

As a mom, I think it would be good to give this shot to your daughter. Even if she has a "Promise Ring" or she is not sexually active, things can change. There are really no negative aspects to it, so why not get it? Is it really worth the risk?

Answer 9

my mom doesnt want me to get it because its new and because of the side effects

Answer 10

I'm 17 and really reluctant to get it. First, because I am older and it might be less effective than if I was, say 10. But more importantly because it has only been on the market for a little while and long term side effects are not known. I know that that is the case with many new medications/vaccines, but I worry that it will mess with my reproductive system and I won't be able to conceive when I am older. I think that if you are always safe with who you are sexually active with, then it shouldn't be an issue. Also, it only protects you from some of the viruses which can cause cervical cancer. I just feel like there are so many ways to get so many different diseases, that it is not worth it if you don't know the long term effects. I think this is just the start of drug companies coming out with all these new vaccines to protect us from every little thing. But, there is always the other argument saying that you might as well do it for protection. Its quite a hard decision to make....good luck!!

Answer 11

i got the first shot and i only had soreness. but i hope it is finee

Answer 12

i am 14 and i have gotten all 3 shots (it comes in sets of 3 each about 6 months apart) .

the only side effect i got was soreness for the day i got the shot around where the shot was given.

it is voluntary but my mom felt it was a good idea to get it for me.

Answer 13

i got it and it really hurt.

Answer 14

I work in a gyno office, and see what happens when you do get HPV and the countless painful procedures you have to go through when your treating HPV, its not fun. Seeing what could happen if you do get HPV made me go out and get the shot.  I would advise that your daughter gets the shot, it would save her from a lot of painful procedures and treatments later on in life.

Answer 15

i took the gardasil shot. there's 3 doses you have to take. it is great because it will reduce the chance of cancers and it actually might prevent them from coming in the beginning =)  its also free, so why not? you have nothing to lose or be afraid of! just make sure that she's not allergic to the ingredients in the vaccine ( the doctor should ask that b4 he/she gives your daughter the vaccine. if he forgets, remember to tell him what your daughter is allergic to, if  she is allergic) good luck and again, nothing to worry about =)