TX gov seeks to require HPV vaccines

AgentApathy · 02-07-2007, 11:16 AM

Texas' governor, Rick Perry, announced last week that he will be requiring all young girls to have the HPV vaccine as of 2008. For those unaware, HPV is an extremely common sexually transmitted virus, mutated into many, many strains, that can cause genital warts and is the leading cause of cervical cancer.

Texas lawmakers are angry that the governor passed this edict without Congressional approval, and there are many, many opponents who believe that parents should make the choice rather than have the government dictate it. (parents can opt out under this executive order, but I can't imagine that that is a fun process).

What do you guys think?

02-07-2007, 11:16 AM	#1
AgentApathy I just look like I'm listening Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 39	TX gov seeks to require HPV vaccines Texas' governor, Rick Perry, announced last week that he will be requiring all young girls to have the HPV vaccine as of 2008. For those unaware, HPV is an extremely common sexually transmitted virus, mutated into many, many strains, that can cause genital warts and is the leading cause of cervical cancer. Texas lawmakers are angry that the governor passed this edict without Congressional approval, and there are many, many opponents who believe that parents should make the choice rather than have the government dictate it. (parents can opt out under this executive order, but I can't imagine that that is a fun process). What do you guys think? Last edited by AgentApathy; 02-07-2007 at 11:26 AM.

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