On April 21st, 2009, Nick Batik posted this comment in response to a New Zealand-based Blog that advocated the use of Gardasil noting that “…there are considerable benefits to the vaccine and that there seem to be no significant drawback.” I thought Nick’s response warranted … [Read more...] about Gardasil Economics
Children's Health
EPA Unlikely to Limit Rocket Fuel in Your Tap Water
Some folks refer to their morning coffee as “Rocket Fuel.” If they are making their coffee with tap water, they may be speaking literally, not figuratively. They just don’t know it. The Environmental Protection Agency is poised to rule that it will not set a drinking-water … [Read more...] about EPA Unlikely to Limit Rocket Fuel in Your Tap Water
Merck Wins Expanded Uses for Gardasil®
FDA News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 12, 2008 Media Inquiries: Karen Riley, 301-827-6242 Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA FDA Approves Expanded Uses for Gardasil® to Include Preventing Certain Vulvar and Vaginal Cancers The U.S. Food and … [Read more...] about Merck Wins Expanded Uses for Gardasil®
Hurt feelings ‘worse than physical pain’
The old adage "sticks and stones can break your bones, but words can never hurt you", simply is not true, according to researchers. Psychologists found memories of painful emotional experiences linger far longer than those involving physical pain. They quizzed volunteers … [Read more...] about Hurt feelings ‘worse than physical pain’
Researchers Question Wide Use of HPV Vaccines
FINALLY! In June of 2006, my writing partner, Leslie Botha, and I, started writing articles cautioning women against the use of Gardasil® for girls and young women. We cited the limited nature of the clinical trials (the number, and ages of women tested) and the length of time … [Read more...] about Researchers Question Wide Use of HPV Vaccines