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HPV vaccine, Is your dd having it?

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alwaysupdating · 21/01/2021 09:36

Dds school have been emailing saying I need to complete consent forms for dd to have the vaccine. They started emailing about it during the first lockdown and there was alot of conspiracy theories going around at the time about vaccines. Normally I would have gone ahead and said yes to the vaccine but I found it odd that at that time dd wasn't at school they started emailing continusiously. Anyway I'm still undecided and wondered what other thought about it?

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Rockbird · 21/01/2021 09:38

My dd had the first jab in October but unsurprisingly we've heard nothing about the second one which should be in the next couple of months. I don't know what the science (God I hate that word now!) is around if the second shot can be delayed, I'm sure we'll find out though.

Allispretty · 21/01/2021 09:54

I only wish I could have had this in my younger years...I'm 33 with consistent recurring hpv. It was found on only my 2nd smear and I now have stage 2 pre cancerous cells in which I've had a total of 4 colposcopies and will need lletz at some point.

If I want to get it now I need to pay £500 for a course of 3 injections, if I had dd she would be getting it in a heartbeat

TeenPlusTwenties · 21/01/2021 09:56

I don't understand why you wouldn't want her to have it to be protected against the virus that is the cause of most cervical cancer?

Babdoc · 21/01/2021 09:58

Would you prefer her to have cervical cancer, OP?

lurker101 · 21/01/2021 09:59

I was one of the first years to get it at school. I would recommend doing some research about the HPV vaccine, cervical cancer and HPV screening. I believe this has been a huge advance and will drastically reduce cervical cancer rates in my generation and those coming behind me. Definitely recommend it and here’s the WHO’s take on it as a good place to start your research
www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/human-papillomavirus-(hpv)-and-cervical-cancer

TheoriginalLEM · 21/01/2021 09:59

My dd had the vaccine, i had to have the nurse come to our house for the 2nd jab as shes needle phobic.

I had CIN3 why would i put my DD at risk??

Please vaccinate

BlingLoving · 21/01/2021 10:02

ormally I would have gone ahead and said yes to the vaccine but I found it odd that at that time dd wasn't at school they started emailing continusiously.

I don't see what is odd about it. I assume, had she been at school, this is the time they would have been doing the vaccines. So it's not clear to me why then continuing with an important vaccination even during lockdown is seen as potentially weird or suspicious. If anything, they will be even stricter about it because they are fully aware that the roll out might be more complicated by Covid.

TheOtherMaryBerry · 21/01/2021 10:04

Please, please have it. I wish I could have. I have HPV and can't seem to get rid of it. Thank goodness nothing more at the moment but it's a worry. It really frustrates me that I was only a year or two before it being offered and it would have made a huge difference to me now.

Ginandplatonic · 21/01/2021 10:05

It’s been standard for both teen girls and boys for years here in Australia. My DSs have all had it. Why on earth would you hesitate about protecting her from cervical cancer?

Whatwouldscullydo · 21/01/2021 10:05

There's a second one?

Dds only had 1....

I dont think its odd I recently received an email asking fir consent to more vaccinations in March.

meditrina · 21/01/2021 10:06

The programmes is hosted in schools, but is an NHS programme and as vaccination services have continued through (because yes, they are that important) there was probably a minor admin disconnect in stopping notification NHS for jab clinics where the venue had closed.

And of course a further set of emails with new dates then become necessary.

DD has had hers, and I paid for DSes to have theirs as the boys programme had not rolled out for their age group (and there was no catch up programme). All of them fine

StealthPolarBear · 21/01/2021 10:06

Ds had it a couple of years ago and I hope dd will have it next year

Beamur · 21/01/2021 10:07

Yes my DD has had it. This will save lives for the kids having it now.
No side effects whatsoever.

Akire · 21/01/2021 10:07

I imagine children’s health checks at school and jabs like rubella and TB still need to be carried out. If they can get paperwork and organising done now while they are off. Then on with actual giving it as soon as schools are back. There must be a huge backload to get through.

HasaDigaEebowai · 21/01/2021 10:08

why on earth wouldn't you allow her to have it

DueBabyMummy2B · 21/01/2021 10:08

My daughter is too young at the moment. But 100% she will have the vaccine.

Sparkles512 · 21/01/2021 10:08

I was the first year to have it and I was the only girl in my year to not have the vaccine.
My mum and I felt there hadn't been enough research at the time and at least 20 girls of around 70 who had the 3 vaccines received side effect and were off school poorly for a few days.
I would do some research into the vaccine. We watched a documentary about it where a lady had paid private for her daughter to have the vaccine but later wasn't convinced about the effectiveness off the jabs.
It is completely up to you and your daughter there is no right or wrong just the right choice for you and your daughter.

Allispretty · 21/01/2021 10:09

@TheOtherMaryBerry

Snap! Mine will not go however I've changed my pill after research that the combined pill (may) contribute...I'm at stage 2 with cells but they've thankfully been that way for 2 years now but I still worry all the time that it's there.

Honestly op don't even question this please just get her to have it

HasaDigaEebowai · 21/01/2021 10:09

DS2 had his when they were back at school in October. DS1 is year 11 and so too old but we will pay for him to have it

Mumdiva99 · 21/01/2021 10:11

Just a reminder this jab is for boys too. They can carry and spread HPV if not vaccinated.

sunshineandshowers21 · 21/01/2021 10:12

how are we in 2021 and people are still questioning whether they should consent to their child having a potentially life saving jab?! like, seriously. it’s just mind boggling.

Allispretty · 21/01/2021 10:12

@Mumdiva99

Just a reminder this jab is for boys too. They can carry and spread HPV if not vaccinated.

I never even knew this! My ds is too young but will absolutely be having it once old enough

Spied · 21/01/2021 10:16

Yes, dd will be having it.
I have hpv and cell changes my I'm out of my mind with worry. If I can prevent my DD going through this I'll be signing that form!!

Lilac95 · 21/01/2021 10:18

I was the first school year to have it and thankful for it. How many young lives has this saved? I had 3 jabs in 12 months I think. Why wouldn’t you want her to have it? Would you rather hold her hand whilst she has cancer treatment? You’re sceptical about a jab that’s been given for over 10 years with no big scandals and a positive impact on the amount of women who get diagnosed with HPV and cervical cancer. If anything having the jab meant girls my age were aware of the risks and we were all more inclined to attend a smear. They’ve moved the age of the first smear to 25 on the basis you have the vaccine. You’re happy to wait 10+ years to find out if your daughter should’ve had it?

BlingLoving · 21/01/2021 10:18

@Sparkles512

I was the first year to have it and I was the only girl in my year to not have the vaccine. My mum and I felt there hadn't been enough research at the time and at least 20 girls of around 70 who had the 3 vaccines received side effect and were off school poorly for a few days. I would do some research into the vaccine. We watched a documentary about it where a lady had paid private for her daughter to have the vaccine but later wasn't convinced about the effectiveness off the jabs. It is completely up to you and your daughter there is no right or wrong just the right choice for you and your daughter.

Being poorly for a few days, even if this is true (and sorry, Is suspect the girls were happy to exaggerate any side effects) is a small price to pay for being protected from cervical cancer.

As for not being convinced about the effectiveness of the jabs? What made her think this?

There absolutely is right and wrong. Just like drink driving has a right and wrong. You can absolutely choose to drink and drive if you want to, but the consequences are potentially fatal.

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