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Sex doesn't sway mothers on HPV vaccine
Study lead author Susan Rosenthal of the University of Texas Medical Branch said a federal advisory committee recommends all females ages 11 to 12 routinely receive the HPV vaccine. Some critics oppose mandatory vaccinations because of concerns they would promote sexual activity.
The researchers surveyed 153 mothers and guardians of daughters ages 11 to 17 who visited a pediatric clinic in Galveston, Texas, in 2007 and 2008.
The study, published in the September issue of the Journal of Adolescent Health, said a statistical analysis found that the women's views on sexuality and intercourse before marriage had little to do with their vaccine decisions.
"The families who are struggling with what to do about this vaccine are focused on issues like safety" instead of sexual morality, Rosenthal said said in a statement. "They want us to have more experience with it and have it used by more people"
Copyright 2008 by United Press International
This news arrived on: 08/21/2008
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08-27-2008 18:01
John U.K. wrote:
Sex doesn't sway mothers on HPV vaccine
Safety over morality, she says! Hahahahahaha! Obviously it's safer for CHILDREN not to be having sex AT ALL!
Oh, the mind boggles at women and their judgement!
I hope others are getting this - this conclusion by study leader Susan Rosenthal is based upon research at a PEDIATRIC clinic!
Now, if the research informs us that 'women' as young as 11 years old are having sex then by all means protect them; but don't, Ms. Rosenthal, try to pass off the imbecilic notion that the parents of these children actually care about the safety of others! They don't even care about the safety of their own children!
I ask you, does this woman actually believe what she's saying here? Or is she one of those idiots who think that scientists will solve every societal problem with inventions like the morning after pill, or this vaccine, so that no one need take any responsibility for anything?
Oh, the mind boggles at women and their judgement!
I hope others are getting this - this conclusion by study leader Susan Rosenthal is based upon research at a PEDIATRIC clinic!
Now, if the research informs us that 'women' as young as 11 years old are having sex then by all means protect them; but don't, Ms. Rosenthal, try to pass off the imbecilic notion that the parents of these children actually care about the safety of others! They don't even care about the safety of their own children!
I ask you, does this woman actually believe what she's saying here? Or is she one of those idiots who think that scientists will solve every societal problem with inventions like the morning after pill, or this vaccine, so that no one need take any responsibility for anything?
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