Shame on every major network out there. Making viewers think this is something new. I and the OCF have been on the mission to advocate and educate about HPV and the vaccine for over 5 years now and I literally begged all the majors to do something like this that long ago. I have been only able to get local coverage. I also testified before the Florida House on a similar vaccination bill for girls entering the 9th grade but it was also dismissed along political lines. I also testified before the CDC on behalf of the OCF also to no avail.

Think about all the children that could have gotten the vaccine that didn't that are at risk now because of everyone looking the other way.

Also the CDC DID NOT AND DOES NOT endorse this vaccine for the prevention of Oral Cancer, only against cervical cancer and genital warts. It angers me that they were mentioned and associated with this HPV issue when they also turned their back on pure logic.

Just my 2 cents.

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.