Cervical Cancer Vaccine (for the Aussies)

Ronette · #1 03-26-2007, 06:58 PM

Is anyone else going to get this? (Not sure if it is available in all countries yet)
I think I will get it, it's free for women under 26.

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There is great news for young women and girls in Australia - a new vaccine that can protect them against the cause of most cervical cancers.

The vaccine protects women against certain strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), which are known to cause 7 out of 10 cases of cervical cancer and 9 out of 10 cases of genital warts.

Starting in April 2007, the Australian Government will be providing the new vaccine free to all women and girls aged between 12 and 26 through the National HPV Vaccination Program.

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I wonder if it has any side effects cause I get sick everytime I get vaccinated. Hate to imagine what they are.

More info here:
The National HPV Vaccination Program - Home

Here is the FAQ:
The National HPV Vaccination Program - Frequently Asked Questions for Young Women

Lady_Violet · #2 03-26-2007, 07:12 PM

i hadn't thought about the side effects. but i'm going to get it anyway. assuming i don't forget about it of course.

Ronette · #3 03-26-2007, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Lady_Violet

i hadn't thought about the side effects. but i'm going to get it anyway. assuming i don't forget about it of course.

Yeah I read on the FAQ that you can get a swollen arm and a fever. So for me that means my arm will be like a football and I'll be delirious.. still. Will get it anyway... and I despiseeeeeeeee needles.

mirandaj · #4 03-26-2007, 07:32 PM

Please get it ladies. I was finally diagnosed with HPV in my mid 20's (Probably had it since age 20 but it was unknown back then) and then shortly thereafter it was discovered I had cervical cancer. I've gone through numerous treatments- short of a hysterectomy- and that's next on the list. I am so thankful there is a vaccine available to women. Take care of yourselves- you deserve it.

petals · #5 03-26-2007, 07:44 PM

are they talking about making it compulsary through school immunisation programs where you guys are? i think over here they're talking about introducing it alongside MMR/polio/etc which is all done at school with 11/12 year old students in schools. i would totally immunise my daughter. fkn hell!