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Did Bachmann overblow Gardasil side effects? What are the risks?

Michele Bachmann 100x100 Did Bachmann overblow Gardasil side effects? What are the risks?In this week’s GOP Presidential debate, candidate Michele Bachmann criticized Texas Governor and presidential candidate Rick Perry for his attempt to mandate the use of Gardasil in his state. Gardasil, manufactured by Merck, is promoted as a preventive treatment against human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted virus linked to the development of cervical cancer. Following a public outcry in the state of Texas, the mandate was overturned. Bachmann objected to the mandate for political reasons, but also expressed concerns that any parent might feel about being required to give their child a relatively new , about possible adverse .

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Vaccine watchdog group promotes letter writing campaign against Gardasil

gardasil logo Vaccine watchdog group promotes letter writing campaign against GardasilS.A.N.E. Vax, Inc., a non-profit organization established to promote safe, affordable, necessary, effective vaccines and vaccination practices, has announced a combined effort of concerned citizens worldwide to insist on government compliance with regulations and guidelines in the implementation and monitoring of vaccines. In particular, the outreach effort is focusing on Gardasil, manfuactured by Merck and marketed as a preventive for cervical cancer by targeting the human papillomavirus (HPV). According to a recent news release, SaneVax is encouraging an open letter writing campaign addressing the issue of safety.

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New Zealand parents holding off on Gardasil vaccine for their children

New Zealand is the latest country whose parents seem to be playing “wait and see” with the human papillomavirus (HPV) , Gardasil, joining the UK, France and Canada in delaying or refusing the drug for their children. Canterbury reports the lowest Gardasil vaccination rate in the country for girls aged 12 to 14, according to a recent report by The Press news agency. Parents are opting to wait until their daughters are older to consider the , the news reports, despite the fact the series of three shots is offered at no cost to them.

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Canadian coroner expresses worry about Gardasil side effects

canadian flag 100x100 Canadian coroner expresses worry about Gardasil side effectsA coroner in the Canadian province of Quebec is expressing concern about possible unknown related to the HPV , Gardasil. The medical examiner became worried after examining the body of a 14-year-old girl, who died after receiving her second dose of the , which is used to protect girls and young women from the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus, which can cause cervical cancer.

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CDC drops Gardasil from list of must-have vaccines for immigants

statue of liberty 100x100 CDC drops Gardasil from list of must have vaccines for immigantsThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently rescinded its controversial and, some argued, discriminatory requirement that all girls and women ages 11 to 26 immigrating to the United States receive at least one injection of Gardasil, Merck’s human papillomavirus (HPV) .

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Despite risks and expense, FDA approves Gardasil for boys

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which informs the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on use and policy, declined to advocate for Gardasil’s systematic and widespread use in boys and men. The human papilloma virus, or HPV, does not present the same risks of cancer in males as it does in females, but it can lead to the development genital warts.

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