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  • Mandatory Vaccination with Merck's Gardasil Raises Eyebrows [View article]
    Well the same argument can be made on the adverse effects. How much does it cost to treat arthritis? Seizures? Remember Vioxx, Phen-Phen and a slew of other drugs that ended up killing people.

    According to the news article, the drug was tested in 2000 people. 2000 out of 6 billion on the planet = 0%

    I don't drink coffee.
    Feb 08 11:03 am |Rating: 0 0 |Link to Comment
  • Mandatory Vaccination with Merck's Gardasil Raises Eyebrows [View article]
    The media seems to have jumped on the "religious nuts don't want sex vaccine" bandwagon but there is plenty of legitimate opposition to this drug.

    Merck was the same company that brought us the Vioxx fiasco. Remember that?
    What are the side effects of this drug? Does it have the potential to cause sterility? What other health effects is this going to have on young kids? Neurological damage? Seizures? (see link below)

    The assumption seems to be that Gardasil is some type of magical cure with no ill effects.

    If Merck is so eager to prevent cancer in women then why is it charging $500 for the vaccine? Why not make it free? Oh wait, the government and tax payers will pick up the tab for the bulk of the poor and insurance will cover the rest - now I get to pay even higher premiums!

    Who's against this mandate?
    www.drugnewswire.com/1.../

    National Vaccine Information Center
    Texas Doctors Association
    Texas State Legislators
    Most Texas Citizens
    Feb 07 10:07 am |Rating: 0 0 |Link to Comment
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