What do you think about the cervical cancer jab for girls the Government are dis!

What do you think about the cervical cancer jab for girls the Government are discussing?

This would be given to girls aged 12 to 13 in three doses over six months at a cost of £300 a course. The vaccine would help prevent cervical cancer as it protects against the STD, Human Pappillomavirus infection HPV which causes most cases of cervical cancer. The Government have agreed to it in principle but they have to review the costs to the NHS. Personally I think this jab can only be a good thing as so many women die of cervical cancer in this country (over 1000 a year) and if it helps to prevent it then that's great. The innoculations may start in Autumn 2008 and will not be compulsory. The Cervical Smear testing programme will continue as this jab won't protect against all strains of the HPV infection. There are HPV vaccines available now in the UK but haven't been approved for use by the Government. Some people apparently are worried this jab will increase promiscuity in young girls as it's given before they become sexually active. What do you think about this vaccination?

I think it's a shame that people are so hung up on the fact it will help protect the girls from HPV related cervical cancer. I have been immunized against hepatitis as well, and haven't felt the urge to abuse drugs and share needles at all. It's just too bad that people got all hung up on the whole sex issue. Especially seeing as the girls get HPV from a fellow who likely hasn't a clue that he's carrying it, and they can be in a monogamous relationship- married even, when she gets it from him. I have two daughters, in and near the age group, and as soon as I can have them immunized I plan to have it done. I'm for any jab that can keep my babies safe. If they become sexually active, I should hope the worst they suffered was a regret. Regret and broken hearts can be mended. HPV is not so easily fixed.