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
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More Questions About Gardasil®
A Recent CNN Article lead with this headline... Gardasil® Deaths, Gardasil® Side Effects, Gardasil® Paralysis - Is the HPV Vaccine Given to Prevent Cervical Cancer Causing More Medical Problems? A vaccine designed to prevent cervical cancer is coming under fresh scrutiny … [Read more...] about More Questions About Gardasil®
FDA Addresses Questions About Gardasil®
Those of you who are regular readers know that I think Gardasil® is the wrong solution for preventing Cervical Cancer. It is my considered opinion that Gardasil® has one purpose — it is a much needed cash cow for Merck, in their time of financial need. My attempt at "Fair and … [Read more...] about FDA Addresses Questions About Gardasil®
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®
Safe, Cost Effective PAP Test or Gardasil®
Researchers and public health officials are FINALLY waking up, and stepping up, to ask tough questions about the cost effectiveness of administering a very expensive, and not thoroughly vetted vaccine to every girl and young woman in the free world. Is the use of Gardasil® as a … [Read more...] about Safe, Cost Effective PAP Test or Gardasil®