HPV Vaccination

The HPV vaccine reception has been similar to that of the hepatitis vaccine in that both are seen as an attack on morality, and are considered by some as a license for promiscuity. In the book Vaccine Allen quotes, ‘ “ If a 10- or 12-year-old is given a vaccine to protect against a sexually transmitted disease, then it’s implied they’d be engaging in risky sexual behavior,” said Pia de Solenni, director of “life and women’s issues” for the Family Research Council’ (433). The fact that HPV lives in the sexual organs and is spread by sexual intercourse or intravenous drug use has caused many parents to come to the belief that their children are not at risk. Some parents go so far as to suggest that if

HPV vaccinations bring up many public health and ethical issues. Some states want to require vaccines for school attendance. In the academic journal article “HPV Vaccination’s Second Act: Promotion, Competition, and Compulsion”, author Jason Schwartz states that, “Although some argue that HPV vaccines should never be mandated for school attendance, the temptation for policymakers to revisit this ethical and policy debate must be resisted until HPV vaccination has successfully become a routine, trusted component of adolescent medical care” (Schwartz). This train of thought exemplifies the opposition to HPV vaccination in this country, which restricts us in immunizing possible victims as effectively as possible. If the ignorance towards the vaccine continues, there will not be a powerful impact in decreasing rates of HPV infections.

There are 5 health promotion approaches that consist of: behavioural change approach; societal change approach; medical approach; educational approach and client-centred approach (Ewles and Simnett 2003). Appendix 1 uses the educational approach to enlighten 16-17 years olds on the human papilloma virus vaccination. The educational approach presents the target audience with a platform of information so that the client/patient can make a knowledgeable evaluation whether to take part in the vaccination programme. However the nurse must be prepared and able to accept that not clients/patients will pursue the nurse’s

Although the arguments against vaccines have remained consistent for over two centuries, the ways in which information is disseminated to the public through media has changed. Technological advancements of the internet and social media have allowed everyone quick and easy access to anti-vaccination propaganda. These false messages can negatively influence parental attitudes and beliefs regarding vaccines (LA County Department of Public Health, 2015). Currently, most women of child-bearing age who will be making vaccination decisions for their children are Millennials - a term used to describe those born between 1980 and the early 2000s. Millennials are less inclined than older generations to vaccinate their children. This can mainly be attributed to their utilization of readily available health information regarding vaccines from the media and internet rather than asking and trusting a doctor. For example, a recent study shows that 70 percent of people are influenced by what they read on the internet regarding vaccination information (Kata, 2012). This is a dangerous way to form opinions about health and vaccination, as the information on social media is not scientific, can be created by anyone, and lacks

Single-variable research can answer exciting and important questions like the one in this research, but it does not answer questions about statistical relationships between variables (Jhangiani et al., 2015). Descriptive statistics refers to a set of techniques for summarizing and displaying data (Jhangiani et al., 2015). The study location is within the United States and its territories. The timeline of the study ranges from 2010 – 2015. The logic behind the time is tied to the fact that in 2011, the ACIP endorsed administering the HPV vaccine for adolescent boys with a goal to cover 80% of males aged 13 – 15 years. Therefore, the time frame covers one year before implementation and four years after. There are no anticipated costs associated with this research.

While personal choice concerns to those who oppose the HPV vaccine, promiscuity concerns them the most. Many parents, women support groups, and religious leaders worry that mandating the vaccine will give teenagers one less reason to abstain from sexual activities. The

The HPV vaccine has always been controversial. When the vaccine first debut in 2006, many parents felt that the vaccine was only for sexually active teens, and their children did not fit that mold. Others felt that the vaccine was dangerous and refused to be vaccinated. Unfortunately, the stigma around the HPV vaccine still stands.

C. Credibility: As you may remember, I spoke about vaccines during my informative speech. I have also conducted a large amount of research regarding the human papillomavirus. Most of my research came from the center of disease control and prevention (CDC) which if you don’t know already is the United States federal agency responsible for identifying and informing the public on health hazards. D. Thesis: I am proposing that the State require all children attending school to get the HPV vaccine in order to lower the prevalence of HPV in the United States. E. Preview:

The information provided by student Cheryl Gordon pertains to today’s society. The world is getting smaller therefore the risk of contracting an illness increases significantly. Government officials have created many reforms in order to make the necessary and positive changes to have at least the majority of children vaccinated before they enter the school system (Capron, 2015). These precautions have been mandated due to the increase research of the benefits of vaccinations. Children that young are more susceptible of contracting more illnesses. This is why it is important for them to be vaccinated against preventable diseases. One example is the recommendation for routine HPV vaccination for females 11-12 years of age (Klein & Luedtke,

In an online survey, the survey administrator and his team asked over fifteen hundred parents of 11-17 year old children whether they agreed that laws requiring HPV vaccination for sixth grade school entry were “a good idea” about half of the parent believed the HPV vaccine, was at least as important as the Tdap and Meningococcal vaccines, the other two recommended for adolescent, only forty percent believed the vaccine prevented cervical cancer. Nearly a quarter of the parents inaccurately believed the vaccine might cause long term health problems and one

HPV vaccinations have been involved in some heated debates involving the general public and the government for some time now; whether the vaccine is worth being administered to young girls is the underlying question and if so at what cost. In the articles “HPV Vaccine Texas Tyranny” and “The HPV Debate” both authors Mike Adams and Arthur Allen provide enlightening information on why the HPV vaccinations should not be mandated through legislation, Adams conveys his bias and explains how the government is over stepping its boundaries when it comes to the publics’ health while Allen on the other hand, is more opt to present analytical data on previous cases similar to the one he is currently facing.

This topic is extremely significant to my audience because a growing number of parents do not vaccinate their children due to fear of side effects. Parents today have lost confidence in in the vaccination industry as a consequence of sensationalism brought about by false evidence published and the celebrities that latched onto that claim. Sadly, some people have taken to considering the strong opinions and may not research vaccinations before making decisions

Since then, the program has been successful, with the HPV vaccination uptake rising above 80% (Rehn et. al, 2015). The free-of-charge school-based model has been implemented in other countries like Canada as well with similar success. Registration for the Swedish HPV vaccination program was conducted using an opt-out principle, meaning that consent was assumed if the parent did not oppose registration after being informed. An opt-out principle maintains autonomy of the patient in a mandated vaccination program; since the patient ultimately has the final decision, education of the HPV vaccination is imperative. While the opt-out mandated HPV vaccination program seen in Sweden appears to be an appropriate model for a similar program in the United States, it is important to acknowledge the differences between Sweden and the United States that may complicate implementation. For example, the United States is only able to offer free-of-charge school based vaccinations to those enrolled in the VFC program. Additionally, if a student is uninsured but is not enrolled in the VFC program or misses the schoolwide vaccination series, it is increasingly difficult to attain a catch-up vaccination past the age of

The parents that had their children tested were made more aware about the vaccines’ safety. This relates to other parents who put their children in school unvaccinated, or vaccinated. Many doctors have proven this theory by conducting studies using this research. In 2013, a study was conducted by Dr. Lauri Markowitz. Dr. Lauri Markowitz practices internal medicine. She went to Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in New York City and has been practicing medicine for more than 20 years. Her study was conducted with the help of her colleagues at the Center for Disease Control (CDC). They used the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) to collect data. They wanted to compare the HPV in 14-59 year old girls and women before and after the first HPV vaccine was introduced in 2006 (“Press Release”). HPV decreased by 56% among 14-19 year old women that were given the vaccine. This study shows that getting vaccinated can help reduce illnesses from spreading and hurting others. Before kids can enter school, their parents should get their child vaccinated so that they reduce illnesses from

Specific purpose: To persuade my audience why they should give their pre-teen the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine.