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Post by kellyds on Mar 15, 2008 21:21:17 GMT -5
HPV is sexually transmitted. A couple of my daughters are in the age bracket where this shot is recommended, but I'm not getting it for them because it's so new. It irritates me, though, that a doctor who recommends it for most patients would treat a girl with DS any differently. Who says she won't grow up and have a love life, just like most people?
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Post by alisonzmom on Mar 17, 2008 8:48:03 GMT -5
Caitlin had the series of shots last fall, she did get the sore arm and with last one developed a bit of a rash and itching. Doc wasn't concerned though???
Sarah who is 11 hasn't had the shots yet, simply because when she was last at the peds, they were not giving them but were referring girls to either the county health clinics or to the good old GYN. Figured I wouldn't take her in to the GYN since at this point in her little life she still thinks boys are "icky"...... I'll be revisiting the subject with the Peds when she goes in again for her next visit over the summer.
I know there has been much talk about just how long the immunization provides coverage since it is still relatively new..... will be interesting to see if it is determined whether gals will need additional boosters during their lifetimes.
Although Alison is still little, I do plan on her getting the series. Like others have said, she may well be taken advantage of by some dirtball or another and I want her to be every bit as protected as her sisters are!
Barb
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