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Vaccination Argumentative Essay

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The controversial debate regarding the safety of vaccinations continues to captivate the masses; however we must understand whether the side effects from the vaccine outweigh the risk of the disease it may prevent. There is only one way to prevent the disease cervical cancer, and that is through examination, not vaccination. The vaccination available to aid in prevention of cervical cancer has some effectiveness and in many cases ineffectiveness, in preventing Human Papillomavirus. In essence, the most reliable method of prevention is regular visits with your physician. Gardasil is a vaccine used to prevent certain strains of Human Papillomavirus, or HPV; which may lead to cervical cancer. Although Gardasil has been available since 2006; there is concern about its validity as a prophylactic measure against HPV. With no long term research on the efficacy of this vaccination and the growing list of side effects; there …show more content…

Merck, the makers of Gardasil states “GARDASIL may not fully protect everyone, nor will it protect against diseases caused by other HPV types or against diseases not caused by HPV. GARDASIL does not prevent all types of cervical cancer, so future cervical cancer screenings will be important for your daughter.” Regular pelvic examinations are critical for optimum health; these simple routine examinations are what save lives. It takes many years for cervical cancers to progress, (ACOG, 2015) if seen regularly by your physician, these cell changes can be detected and treatment can begin accordingly. Early detection has proven to be a key factor in prevention of cervical cancer and the only way to prevent cervical cancer is a regular pelvic examination. In many cases High-risk HPV infections are asymptomatic and disappear on their own within 2 years (NCI, 2015) but again, this will be determined by a physician at a regular examination

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