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In reply to the discussion: The world must accept that the HPV vaccine is safe [View all]longship
(40,416 posts)I think that it is in the country's interest to protect our children from both disease and ignoramus parents. I would be in favor of a law like Australia has -- no vaccines, no benefits. And California -- no vaccines, no public school for your kids.
And yes, the HPV vaccine at the recommended age would be part of it. It prevents cancer!
That is a responsible health care measure. If you don't like it? Well, no school for your kids.
BTW, I remember grade school before the Salk vaccine. I remember the kids walking with crutches and braces. I remember the kids who would just suddenly disappear from classes. I also remember when the vaccine came out and every single family queued up to get the polio jab. And I remember the booster dose, this time the oral vaccine, it was pink on a little sugar cube. Nobody opted out because everybody was scared witless.
And BTW, cervical cancer is fucking scary and the HPV vaccine prevents it.
Get your vaccines people!