I am sure everyone has heard about the new HPV vaccine that is available. Professional recommendation is that girls get it around age 11 or 12, but is is approved for girls as young as 9. I have heard of parents getting upset when the doctor recommends it. I don't get that. Granted, it is unlikely a 9 year old girl will be sexually active, but a 12 or 13 could.

The vaccine is given three times over a year I think, before a girl is sexually active. It is like some parents think the doctor is calling their daughter a tramp by recommending she get the vaccine. It is a fact that the virus can be transmitted by sexual activity not including intercourse, or even if condoms are used. Some opponents think the vaccine will increase promiscuity. Come on, this is a vaccine that can prevent CANCER! If a parents is worried about that then they wouldn't have to tell their dauther what the vaccine is for. Approximately 80% of women will get the virus by age 50.

I think my opinion is pretty clear but I am curious to hear opinions on this and whether or not you mothers of young daughters are going to have them get it, or already have.

Step onto the soapbox....

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