I listen to a number of podcasts that emanate from various parts of the world.  Most notably the USA and the UK.  On one such podcast I have heard about the vaccine “Gardasil”.  What I have heard about it is not good.  Therefore I was concerned when I saw the recent story on Stuff: “Free anti-cancer shots extended to 12-year-olds.”

The article begins:

The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is this month being made available to all girls aged 12 to 18. It was previously free in Canterbury only to 17 and 18-year-olds.

The vaccination protects against the two strains of human papillomavirus that cause 70 percent of all cervical cancer cases and 90 percent of all genital wart cases.

Sounds pretty good, right?  Well, the first clue is in how this vaccine is being rolled out.  Remember the whole Herceptin debacle?  There was an enormous amount of debate and media coverage because of the cost of the drug.  Well, Gardasil is expensive too.  Why is it being rolled out with no fuss and why are they broadening the scope of those who receive the drug so effortlessly?

Is this drug so good that our government are very keen to ensure the nation benefits as soon as possible?  Well, wasn’t that the argument behind Herceptin?  Ask yourself who stands to benefit from the situation.  Well, the drug company will certainly make money.  And presumably those who receive the vaccine will benefit by reducing their risk of contracting these forms of cancer, right?

Well.  Maybe.  I’ll stop talking now and simply direct you to this Google search.  Please do your own research before allowing your government to inject your children with anything.