fuddy said on 23 September 2011
Another dilema! I'm finding the info a little confusing. The leaflet clearly states that his arms you against cervical cancer, but when you do a little research on it, i'm not sure it does. From what I can understand, it vacinates against HPV which you/daughter may catch thru intercourse (at 12!) If you were to catch HPV it may develop in cervical cancer after several years. You also must continue having regular smear tests as this is no guarantee that you wont still get it. I'm feeling that this is another injection that you feel pressured into giving your child unncessarily. Dont get me wrong, the thought of anyone getting cervical cancer scares the hell out of me but it all seems a bit too much may / can / in 10-20 years time. Think i'm gonna say no & then perhaps look at it when she's 15 or so even if i have to pay for her to have it done privately.
