Agreed.
I think it's important to note though, that as well as adverse health events associated with the vaccine, it also has limitations which aren't mentioned in the advertisements. There are 15+ strains of hpv that are considered oncogentic - Gardasil contains recombinant examples of 2 of them (the ones that may cause 50% or more cervical cancers).
Regular pap smears, hpv testing, and especially condoms are still imperative - vaccinated or not.
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Marketing HPV Vaccine
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The new vaccine against 4 types of human papillomavirus (HPV), Gardasil, like other immunizations appears to be a cost-effective intervention with the potential to enhance both adolescent health and the quality of their adult lives. However, the messages and the methods by which the vaccine was marketed present important challenges to physician practice and medical professionalism. By making the vaccine's target disease cervical cancer, the sexual transmission of HPV was minimized, the threat of cervical cancer to adolescents was maximized, and the subpopulations most at risk practically ignored. The vaccine manufacturer also provided educational grants to professional medical associations (PMAs) concerned with adolescent and women's health and oncology. The funding encouraged many PMAs to create educational programs and product-specific speakers' bureaus to promote vaccine use. However, much of the material did not address the full complexity of the issues surrounding the vaccine and did not provide balanced recommendations on risks and benefits. As important and appropriate as it is for PMAs to advocate for vaccination as a public good, their recommendations must be consistent with appropriate and cost-effective use.
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