(September 25, 2011 at 11:16 pm)Shell B Wrote: To be clear, I am not stating that it is unimportant. In fact, I started the rounds on it for my stepson for the very reason you posted at his 10-year physical. I think parents should get this vaccination. I am just saying that forcing them to is overkill.
I think the reason for that is an effort to control and perhaps eliminate the spread of HPV...
Similar to the smallpox vaccination. I can understand why, but at the same time, I agree that forcing it is kinda ridiculous. You'd think doctors would be able to explain the benefits to parents, and parents would just want their kids to be protected.
Unfortunately, because of people like Bachmann, the unfounded rumors might outweigh the facts, and enforcing the vaccine may be necessary for public health concerns.
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