If I recall correctly, Seth's half-sibling's mother has cervical cancer

[conuly]

Bet she'd like a vaccine without fear of fundie-ism or societal shame.

(Yes, I know I have no connection to that person, but that's beside the point)

Comments

[theshiversbaby.livejournal.com]

When will people realize that HPV is not something to be ashamed about? Having HPV does not mean that you have warts or will get cancer. People don't realize that there are, what, 60-70 types of HPV at last count and only a few cause symptoms. In many cases, your body flushes the virus at some point. I think that article underestimates the number of people infected, too. Only 50%? I think it might be higher. It's definitely higher if you add an age range, say 18-25. Hell, I'm sure I have it or have had it or will have it. It's the STI/STD equivalent of mono.

[theshiversbaby.livejournal.com]

Just noticed that there was an age range in the article (18-22). Think I misread. According to everything else I've read and what I've been told by my doctor, it's actually higher. Then again, since many people's bodies flush the virus, it's hard to tell at times who has it and who doesn't. And who has had it & c.