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The New York Times article A Vital Discussion, Clouded discusses how the HPV vaccine issue is being clouded by misinformation.
The article Furor on Rush to Require Cervical Cancer Vaccine explains that part of the problem was the rush to require the vaccine.
You can find lesson plans here.
Grades: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Civics, Health, Social Studies Interdisciplinary Connections
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- More About The Hpv Vaccine
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- To Vaccinate Or Not To Vaccinate
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- Hpv Vaccine
I was recently asked what I though about the new HPV vaccine which would help prevent cervical cancer. Since I don't have daughters I have to honestly admit I haven't given it much thought. But it seems that parents would want to do whatever they...
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Lesson Plans
The New York Times article A Vital Discussion, Clouded discusses how the HPV vaccine issue is being clouded by misinformation.
Worries about promiscuity have clouded the discussion about the cervical cancer vaccine that was approved last year for girls and young women, and that some states want to require for schoolgirls. Cervical cancer is caused by a sexually transmitted virus, and the message from some quarters is that a decent young woman shouldn’t need this vaccine.
The article Furor on Rush to Require Cervical Cancer Vaccine explains that part of the problem was the rush to require the vaccine.
Opponents of mandatory inoculation include anti-vaccine activists, who argue that the vaccine has not been tested in enough young girls and who have listed various side effects reported among users, which have included dizziness, nausea and fever. Others include conservative Christian groups who oppose mandatory H.P.V. vaccination on moral grounds, and those who are generally distrustful of the pharmaceutical industry.
You can find lesson plans here.
Grades: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Civics, Health, Social Studies Interdisciplinary Connections
- Recalled Children's Meningitis Vaccine Used In Mississippi
Nearly 21,000 doses of a nationally recalled children's meningitis vaccine were distributed throughout Mississippi over the last four months, but according to the state Department of Health, the chance of illness from the vaccine is "extremely slim."...
- Thirteen Things ~ Cervical Cancer
Thirteen Things about Cervical Cancer Cervical cancer is cancer of the cervix, the lower narrow part of the uterus (womb). Cervical cancer is a disease that can be very serious; however, it is one that you can help prevent. Usually it takes several...
- More About The Hpv Vaccine
An article in the Sun Herald has more information on the HPV Vaccine and why states are considering making it mandatory. ...
- To Vaccinate Or Not To Vaccinate
The HOT topic in homeschool circles these days is the new HPV vaccine. Boy am I glad I have boys, so I don't have to decide to vaccinate or not to vaccinate. Although I am leaning toward vaccination. It's the daughters of lower-income, minority...
- Hpv Vaccine
I was recently asked what I though about the new HPV vaccine which would help prevent cervical cancer. Since I don't have daughters I have to honestly admit I haven't given it much thought. But it seems that parents would want to do whatever they...