Parents in the US are in dilemma, they are not sure whether to give their young girls Gardasil or not.
Gardasil is a new vaccine being made by Merck & Co. Inc. and which has been approved by the FDA to prevent cervical cancer in females between the ages of 9 and 26 years of age.
Controversy:
Some parents think that through Gardasil they could spare their daughters from the likelihood of getting cervical cancer if ever she acquires HPV in the future. Other are concerned that having the vaccine could be construed as signal for the young girls to become involved in sexual activity.
Gardasil now-not later!
Like other vaccines your daughter has received, Gardasil works to help prevent illness. It works when given before there is any contact with HPV Types 6, 11, 16, and 18. That’s why it’s important that you talk to your daughter’s doctor or healthcare professional about getting it. You’ll be helping to protect her future from cervical cancer and genital warts before she’s even old enough to worry about them.
According to the CDC, so far in testing, ‘there appear to be no serious side effects. The most common side effect is brief soreness at the injection site.’
