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Gardasil Reactions and Deaths on the Rise

In May 2007, it was reported that over 1,600 adverse reactions, including three deaths, had been linked to Gardasil, Merck’s new vaccine for human papillomavirus (HPV).

Among those reactions, 371 were classified as serious, and, of the 42 women who received the vaccine while pregnant, 18 experienced side effects including spontaneous abortion and fetal abnormalities.

It appears those reactions, and deaths, are steadily rising. A review of the National Vaccine Information Center revealed the following statistic about this vaccine: 2,207 adverse reactions to Gardasil have been reported. Among them:
  • 5 girls died
  • 31 were considered life-threatening
  • 1,385 required a visit to the emergency room
  • 451 of the girls have not recovered as of July 2007
  • 51 of the girls were disabled
Gardasil “may be more dangerous than consumers have been led to believe,” according to one public-interest group, and an editorial in the New England Journal of Medicine has also raised questions about the vaccine‘s effectiveness.

The Heartland Institute August 1, 2007

Renew America July 22, 2007



Dr. MercolaDr. Mercola's Comments:
These are hefty risks for a vaccine that only sometimes protects against HPV, which is virtually 100 percent avoidable without a vaccine.

It’s essential to get the facts about HPV before considering this or any potentially dangerous vaccine. First off, although there are more than 6 million cases of HPV each year, just 2 percent of the patients in a recent study were infected by the kinds of HPV that put them at high risk for developing cervical cancer.

Furthermore, about 90 percent of HPV cases clear up on their own within two years.

You need to be aware that if you eat right, exercise and keep stress in your life under control, your immune system is typically healthy enough to clear up the vast majority of HPV infections.

In addition, the vaccine is not fool-proof. You can still get “non-vaccine” types of HPV even if you get vaccinated. In fact, a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that only 3 percent of their study participants were infected with the types of HPV that Gardasil was concocted to prevent.

Finally, remember that HPV is a sexually transmitted disease, which means that it is also easily preventable by modifying your lifestyle habits.

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Bob2
[ Joined on 06/06 ] [ Posted on July 24, 2007 ]
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Web research has produced the following info on the "science" behind Gardasil:

It's only a hypothesis that cervical cancer is caused by HPV, based on epidemiological (population) studies (which can be made to say anything) rather than any kind of scientific clinical trial.  Furthermore the incredulous "hypothesis" of HPV-based cervical cancer is that it "starts" the cancer, and then the HPV removes itself from the scene of the tumor.

HPV has never been proven to be the cause of any disease, much less cervical cancer.

Though HPV may be present in some cases of cervical cancer, no type of virus is consistently present in all cases of cervical cancer.

There is no evidence that cervical cancer appears more often in women with HPV than without it.

Yet, Merck's insert for Gardasil makes the statement that “HPV causes squamous cell cervical cancer.”

As tenuous as general vaccine theory is, Gardasil stretches credulity, as it contains "particles" of only four (out of over 100) known HPV strains, and not the whole, mutated, or weakened virus, so any kind of antibody production effect is remote in the extreme, even if HPV could trigger cancer, which it apparently cannot.

The average age of cervical cancer is 50, yet the drug is administered to 12-year-olds, granting "immunity" for all of five years.  So they'd need the set of three shots again at 17, 22, 27, 32, 37, 42, and 47 before they'd enter the window where cervical cancer is most likely.

Gardasil itself has a long list of actual, serious, known side-effects, yet provides only imagined (or at best, theoretical) immunity.

Gardasil itself has not been evaluated as a carcinogen.

Gardasil has not been evaluated for any long-term effects on fertility.

Taken as a whole, it would appear the only thing Merk is attempting to inoculate against is their own decline in revenue.

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tarkaygivon
[ Joined on 08/06 ]  [ Posted on January 5, 2008]
       
   
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  Mercola

The FDA knew as early as 2003 that Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) was not linked to cervical cancer. Despite this knowledge, the FDA, along with key pharmaceutical companies, has continued to push for the use of HPV vaccinations as a defense against cervical cancer, even when its own research showed no link exists.

Today, NewsTarget publishes, "The Great HPV Vaccine Hoax Exposed," a special report that cites from numerous FDA documents and clinical studies to show that HPV vaccines are not only ineffective, they may actually be dangerous! As revealed in the special report, the Gardasil vaccine has been linked to a 44.6% increase in precancerous lesions in some women, raising serious doubts over the sensibility of mandatory vaccination policies.

The special report is available now at:

www.newstarget.com/Report_HPV_Vaccine_0.html

This special report reveals:

• The FDA stating "HPV is not associated with cervical cancer."

• Evidence that shows HPV vaccines actually increase the risk of precancerous lesions by 44.6% in some women.

• The FDA admitting that "most [HPV] infections are short-lived and not associated with cervical cancer."

• Why mandatory vaccination policies ultimately lead to the harming of young women.

• Why one shocking study published in JAMA (August, 2007) concluded, "No significant evidence of a vaccine therapeutic effect was observed..." and added, "... rates of viral clearance over a 12-month period are not influenced by vaccination."

• The real story behind the HPV vaccination frenzy: Disease mongering, corporate profits and junk science.

The report is available now at no charge at:

www.newstarget.com/Report_HPV_Vaccine_0.html

Mercola
  
misslady09
[ Joined on 04/08 ]  [ Posted on April 3, 2008]
       
   
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  Mercola

I completely agree with your view on GARDASIL.  My daughter is 12 and I refuse to get her the shot until it is prove that the long term benifits out weigh the hazards.  I choose to enforce the importance of absinence, slef respect, and safe sex.  I tell her you have 3 choices: 1) don't have sex, save it for marriage, 2) practice safe sex, or 3) suffer the consequences and don't say you were not informed!  I provide her with information on the statistics of STD's and the risks, so she is well informed and I can only hope she makes responsible decisions.

  
  
helpingheart
[ Joined on 06/06 ] [ Posted on July 25, 2007 ]
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WHO is selling fatal Snake Oil now???!!! 

Answer:  MERCK

Merck LIES, LIES, LIES!!!
http://www.mercola.com/2005/mar/26/merck_vaccines.htm

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mmc88121
[ Joined on 11/06 ] [ Posted on July 23, 2007 ]
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Since when is death an acceptable risk?

Mary
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Matt79
[ Joined on 08/06 ] [ Posted on July 23, 2007 ]
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I was in a college clinic last week doing an internship thing so I was working with an M.D.  I was absolutely horrified when we were seeing a young man who had a genital wart (HPV).  He asked the Doctor if it was spreadable to others and the Dr. said yes, but that girls of a sexually active age should be getting the HPV vaccine anyway.  
I controlled myself, but in my head my jaw was on the floor.  I couldn't believe the Dr. gave no talk about safe sex practices, hygiene, etc.  and that he essentially told the boy not to worry because it is the girls responsibility to protect herself. 
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minnie-me
[ Joined on 02/07 ]  [ Posted on July 25, 2007]
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  Mercola
arrrggghhhh.... This is one disgusting excuse for a human being... and a Doctor, no less. But then, should I be surprised????
Mercola
  
louisejana
[ Joined on 08/07 ]  [ Posted on August 9, 2007]
       
   
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  Mercola

This is a comment for the fellow who was in a clinic with the MD who told a young man it was the girl's responsibility......clearly that doctor was not only negligent in his duties, but also sexist and prejudiced. I would report his comments and behavior to whoever is the administrative director of the clinic and also inform them that you plan to followl-up with a letter to the Medical Board of that state explaining about that doctor's comments. I think when we encounter health practitioners who are negligent and who clearly add to the complexity of any health problem rather than doing what they can to relieve the problem and educate the population, then they need to be counseled or put on probation. Unfortunately it is often difficult to get such interventions, disciplinary action and counseling with doctors. But I think perhaps now more than before, the medical boards and administrators are more open to that. As health consumers we have the right to expect respect from our health practitioners and to expect support, advocacy and education. If we feel we are not getting these needs met, we have the right to complain. When no one complains, then nothing is done and the same problems and behaviors with such doctors persist.

As I nurse, I do come in contact with doctors who are not good educators and are lacking in some basic social skills in dealing with patients, but fortunately, they are in the minority. More and more doctors now are being trained in how to communicate with patients and families and in the importance of patient education. This doctor clearly was very biased and prejudiced and needs disciplinary action.

Mercola
  
louisejana
[ Joined on 08/07 ]  [ Posted on August 9, 2007]
       
   
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  Mercola

This is a comment for the fellow who was in a clinic with the MD who told a young man it was the girl's responsibility......clearly that doctor was not only negligent in his duties, but also sexist and prejudiced. I would report his comments and behavior to whoever is the administrative director of the clinic and also inform them that you plan to followl-up with a letter to the Medical Board of that state explaining about that doctor's comments. I think when we encounter health practitioners who are negligent and who clearly add to the complexity of any health problem rather than doing what they can to relieve the problem and educate the population, then they need to be counseled or put on probation. Unfortunately it is often difficult to get such interventions, disciplinary action and counseling with doctors. But I think perhaps now more than before, the medical boards and administrators are more open to that. As health consumers we have the right to expect respect from our health practitioners and to expect support, advocacy and education. If we feel we are not getting these needs met, we have the right to complain. When no one complains, then nothing is done and the same problems and behaviors with such doctors persist.

As I nurse, I do come in contact with doctors who are not good educators and are lacking in some basic social skills in dealing with patients, but fortunately, they are in the minority. More and more doctors now are being trained in how to communicate with patients and families and in the importance of patient education. This doctor clearly was very biased and prejudiced and needs disciplinary action.

Mercola
  
louisejana
[ Joined on 08/07 ]  [ Posted on August 9, 2007]
       
   
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  Mercola

This is a comment for the fellow who was in a clinic with the MD who told a young man it was the girl's responsibility......clearly that doctor was not only negligent in his duties, but also sexist and prejudiced. I would report his comments and behavior to whoever is the administrative director of the clinic and also inform them that you plan to followl-up with a letter to the Medical Board of that state explaining about that doctor's comments. I think when we encounter health practitioners who are negligent and who clearly add to the complexity of any health problem rather than doing what they can to relieve the problem and educate the population, then they need to be counseled or put on probation. Unfortunately it is often difficult to get such interventions, disciplinary action and counseling with doctors. But I think perhaps now more than before, the medical boards and administrators are more open to that. As health consumers we have the right to expect respect from our health practitioners and to expect support, advocacy and education. If we feel we are not getting these needs met, we have the right to complain. When no one complains, then nothing is done and the same problems and behaviors with such doctors persist.

As I nurse, I do come in contact with doctors who are not good educators and are lacking in some basic social skills in dealing with patients, but fortunately, they are in the minority. More and more doctors now are being trained in how to communicate with patients and families and in the importance of patient education. This doctor clearly was very biased and prejudiced and needs disciplinary action.

Mercola
  
louisejana
[ Joined on 08/07 ]  [ Posted on August 9, 2007]
       
   
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  Mercola

This is a comment for the fellow who was in a clinic with the MD who told a young man it was the girl's responsibility......clearly that doctor was not only negligent in his duties, but also sexist and prejudiced. I would report his comments and behavior to whoever is the administrative director of the clinic and also inform them that you plan to followl-up with a letter to the Medical Board of that state explaining about that doctor's comments. I think when we encounter health practitioners who are negligent and who clearly add to the complexity of any health problem rather than doing what they can to relieve the problem and educate the population, then they need to be counseled or put on probation. Unfortunately it is often difficult to get such interventions, disciplinary action and counseling with doctors. But I think perhaps now more than before, the medical boards and administrators are more open to that. As health consumers we have the right to expect respect from our health practitioners and to expect support, advocacy and education. If we feel we are not getting these needs met, we have the right to complain. When no one complains, then nothing is done and the same problems and behaviors with such doctors persist.

As I nurse, I do come in contact with doctors who are not good educators and are lacking in some basic social skills in dealing with patients, but fortunately, they are in the minority. More and more doctors now are being trained in how to communicate with patients and families and in the importance of patient education. This doctor clearly was very biased and prejudiced and needs disciplinary action.

Mercola
  
louisejana
[ Joined on 08/07 ]  [ Posted on August 9, 2007]
       
   
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  Mercola

This is a comment for the fellow who was in a clinic with the MD who told a young man it was the girl's responsibility......clearly that doctor was not only negligent in his duties, but also sexist and prejudiced. I would report his comments and behavior to whoever is the administrative director of the clinic and also inform them that you plan to followl-up with a letter to the Medical Board of that state explaining about that doctor's comments. I think when we encounter health practitioners who are negligent and who clearly add to the complexity of any health problem rather than doing what they can to relieve the problem and educate the population, then they need to be counseled or put on probation. Unfortunately it is often difficult to get such interventions, disciplinary action and counseling with doctors. But I think perhaps now more than before, the medical boards and administrators are more open to that. As health consumers we have the right to expect respect from our health practitioners and to expect support, advocacy and education. If we feel we are not getting these needs met, we have the right to complain. When no one complains, then nothing is done and the same problems and behaviors with such doctors persist.

As I nurse, I do come in contact with doctors who are not good educators and are lacking in some basic social skills in dealing with patients, but fortunately, they are in the minority. More and more doctors now are being trained in how to communicate with patients and families and in the importance of patient education. This doctor clearly was very biased and prejudiced and needs disciplinary action.

  
  
annapavlova42
[ Joined on 02/07 ] [ Posted on July 22, 2007 ]
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We need Ron Paul to be our next president of this USA, or it will be to late for all of us.

Please help to move this wonderful man into office.  www.ronpaul2008.com
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southcoastgrl
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Hey, can we get off the Ron Paul bandwagon just for one thread??Its really getting annoying..

  
  
Rogway
[ Joined on 06/06 ] [ Posted on July 23, 2007 ]
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It appears more and more that it is going to depend upon people like mercolains to spread the word about these more and more disturbing articles. We need to begin to place articles in the local papers, billboards, phamplets, whatever we can do to get this info out there. We just might be the only means for many.

So don't send your kids to school. What good is an education going to do if your kid is too sick to go and get one, or can't concetrate on the school work because of all the medicine in the body disturbing the learning pattern and causing other bad side effects causing one to not be able to give 100% attention to the school work.

They will learn a thing or two themselves when the teachers and the school personel are the only ones there. That is a sure way to get their attention. Hey, they can't put everyone in jail, even if no one pays the fine that might go with it.

Check out some info on the effects that L-Lysine might have on HPV.
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Rogway
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