I just saw on the news that a vaccine against a particular STD that was going to be given mandatory to 15 year-old girls in Texas is being blocked by groups who feel it encourages them to have sex. What are your thoughts on this?
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If it stops the spead of STDs it should be given . Not having the vaccine is not going to stop underage people having sex.
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The vaccine is meant to stop a herpes complex that can go on to develop cervical cancer in women. I don't see any reason the vaccine shouldn't be given following the existing guidelines for other vaccines. People get all freaked out when it comes to the subject of sex. Anyone who think a vaccine against a specific STD - but not against any other STD or pregnancy -- will promote sex has their head in the sand. Look at teen pregnancy and STD rates; do you think they need any encouragement?
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If a vaccine is available that can help to prevent a dangerous and widespread condition it should always be given - why else do we have scientists working on these things? The idea that having a vaccination is going to make someone more likely to have sex is ridiculous - I just do not follow the logic of this. Most of these girls are going to have sex at some point and you may as well vaccinate them before any of them have started (supposedly). There is little point in giving it to them afterwards!
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I just hate the way the religous conservatives think. The reasons to allow the vaccine are real, the reasons against it are just irrational. Sure it would be unfortunate if these girls became promiscuous, but fear of cervical cancer is not going to stop them. These people are probably also against sex education, medicinal marijuana, and making condoms available to teenagers. The religous right has got to be wiser!
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I'd stay away from vaccines. They contain mercury and squalene, and have been linked to a major cause of autism.
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