Re:HPV vaccination: How the world can eliminate cervical cancer
by Traubenfuchs on Sunday November 10, 2024 @01:39AM
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I consider this idiotic policy close to a public health scandal because:
- There are 200+ HPV strains, the vaccine is directed against the worst 9 but even provides cross protection to some more. You might have some of the magnificent 9, but not all.
- HPV strains can be overcome by the immune system and leave your body. You might get the vaccine while you currently have none of them.
- There is tentative evidence that the vaccine has curative effects.
- There are 200+ HPV strains, the vaccine is directed against the worst 9 but even provides cross protection to some more. You might have some of the magnificent 9, but not all.
- HPV strains can be overcome by the immune system and leave your body. You might get the vaccine while you currently have none of them.
- There is tentative evidence that the vaccine has curative effects.