Are You Having Side Effects from the HPV Vaccine?

In early September of 2011, the California senate passed a bill that allows minors to get the Gardasil vaccine without parental consent. This is concerning. Do young teens really understand what physicians are telling them and do they understand the risk of side effects when the doctor explains them? For that matter, do parents understand the benefits and risks from the vaccine? What can be done if your child gets the vaccine and experiences side effects?

First of all, it is our responsibility as parents to explain the benefits and risks of the vaccine with our children and make it clear with them whether or not we think it is wise for them to go forward with the vaccine. Some of the concerns a parent should review with their children and also for themselves are:

1. The makers of Gardasil (Merck) require a series of three shots. All shots need to be completed within 6 months of the first shot for full benefits[i].

2. As of July 2011, there have been 22,619 reports of adverse events following immunizing with Gardasil This is an 18% increase in the reporting of adverse effects since January! [ii] Side effects include: fainting (which according to the CDC can cause serious injuries, including head injuries), pain and swelling at the injection site, headache, nausea, fever, sleep problems, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, cough, tooth pain, joint and muscle pain. In addition, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) has been reported after vaccination with Gardasil and blood clots have been reported in women[iii].

3. According to the CDC, 102 deaths attributed to Gardasil have been reported in the US.

4. Gardasil increases the risk of cancer in people who have been infected with the HPV virus. Studies show this risk to be as high as 45%[iv].

5. In the September 2008, FDA Closing Statement on Gardasil it was noted that 73.3% of girls in the clinical trials developed “new medical conditions” post vaccination.  17 girls died during the clinical trials[v]

6. It is recommended NOT to give the Gardasil vaccine at the same time as other shots such as the flu shot. The vaccine has only been tested with the Hepatitis B shot and over 40 cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome (an autoimmune disorder) have been reported in girls who received Gardasil with a meningitis vaccine[vi].

7. Lucija Tomljenovic, PhD, University of British Columbia has this to say, “The incidence of cervical cancer has dropped substantially since implementation of regular Pap screening procedures. Currently, in the US, the death rate from cervical cancer (2.4/100,000 women) is lower than the rate of reported serious adverse events, including death, from Gardasil (3.34/100,000 doses distributed).”[vii]

8.  Independent laboratory testing indicates that 100% of the Gardasil vaccines tested were contaminated with the HPV virus.  One victim has the HPV virus in her blood two years after receiving the vaccine. [viii]

Another thing to consider is sensitivities to ingredients in the vaccine. According to Rxlist.com, Gardasil contains approximately 225 mcg of aluminum (as Amorphous Aluminum Hydroxyphosphate Sulfate adjuvant), 9.56 mg of sodium chloride, 0.78 mg of L-histidine, 50 mcg of polysorbate 80, 35 mcg of sodium borate, < 7 mcg yeast protein/dose, and water for injection.

There have been many studies and news segments questioning the safety of Gardasil. For further information, please watch the short video: One More Girl made by two brothers who were began researching the side effects of the Gardasil vaccine after their sister suffered a seizure shortly after receiving the shot. In addition, The Texas Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons, and others have also recommended against a mandate of the Gardasil vaccination[ix]. One common reason for their hesitation is the fact that the drug only went through three and a half years of testing.

What Can I Do If I or My Child Have Received the Vaccine and Are Having Adverse Effects?

Detoxification from the Gardasil vaccine may be of help to you or your child. CEASE practitioners who studied under Tinus Smits, M.D. have a protocol that can help you or your child detox from the Gardasil as well as other vaccinations. Sima Ash of Healing 4 Soul is one such practitioner and sees clients in either her L.A. or Orange County office and is also available for consultations via skype. For further information on the CEASE protocol, please visit: Healing 4 Soul and Cease Therapy California  or read Autism Beyond Despair  This book written by Dr. Tinus Smits provides a wonderful overview of the CEASE therapy.

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