Sophie,

I testified before the Florida House this spring when they were considering the Gardasil" bill which would have guarenteed the vaccine free to those girls that couldn't afford it entering the 7th grade and parents could "opt out" of the vaccine for any reason whatsoever simply by signing a form and that bill failed to get the required votes due to a republican party belief that morals should not be taught in school.

I have been on my soapbox ever since trying to bring public awareness re HPV in all sexes. If I think I know little about HPV, believe me the public including doctors, other than a select few, KNOW NOTHING. Until they do, ignorance will prevail.

David

Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.