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  Here we go again folks, this is just FYI...Take it or leave it, but for my daughters no way...The news about Gardasil keeps getting worse. A report has recently come to light revealing that docs from as many as three respected medical associations accepted money from Merck to promote this dangerous and unnecessary vaccine.

According to the authors of the report, the American College Health Association (ACHA), the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (ASCCP), and the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists (SGO) all accepted money from Merck and then subsequently promoted the vaccine using practically the same strategy as Merck's marketing department.

One doctor who was part of the testing for Gardasil said that Merck "was able to influence opinion leaders in the medical field to promote the vaccine without presenting any downsides."

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And with Gardasil, the downsides are many.

The FDA has received reports of as many as 32 deaths associated with the vaccine since September of 2007. But there's now a more recent report, also published in JAMA, which says that the CDC has analyzed as many as 12,000 incidents of adverse side effects caused by this inoculation.

Yet despite the controversy, the ASCCP actually encouraged its membership to lobby "state and federal agencies to pay for the vaccine."

You read that right: a group of doctors was being goaded into practically becoming lobbyists to get the government to start paying for what I can only assume would be mandatory Gardasil vaccinations.

Merck has admitted that it provided $199,000 to the ACHA, $300,000 to the ASCCP, and $250,000 to the SGO to fund "education efforts." I can promise you that this is less money than Merck spent to get their ad agency to generate even one TV commercial for Gardasil.

For less than $1 million, three medical associations peddled their reputations and legitimacy to a pharmaceutical company.

And your daughters and granddaughters are the ones paying the price.

 

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Nance wrote on Oct 12, 2009 12:49 AM:

" Friends:
I have some important news for you. I just learned from my cousin, who is studing immunology at Pepperdine, that the HINI vacine for swine flu caused spontaneous abortions in 17 rodents and 3 cats. My cousin, who works closely with the lab animals, spoke to his professor about this, and apparently they don't want to release any statments yet before they do more tests--but I feel it is my mission to get the word out Tonight! Please, help me spread the word and don't let your loved ones get this dangerous vacine.
God bless.
Nance "




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Byron wrote on Sep 16, 2009 4:26 PM:

" What in the world is a chicken man?Is it a half man half chicken, and does it have an opinion on EVERYTHING? Does it have a position with the press, and get paid for it's blather, or are these pearls of wisdom offered for free? "




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One who Knows wrote on Sep 11, 2009 12:01 PM:

" I did get my daughter the vaccine because I personally know someone who got married a virgin and contracted the HPV disease from her husband. When my daughter recieved the first dose she was iimmediately ill the second does completely destroyed her life...there was never a third dose. She has been out of school for two years and was an active athlete and student completely healthy before. Now our lives consist of doctors and tests to figure out how to help her. DO NOT GET THIS VACCINE! "




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patrick wrote on Sep 6, 2009 8:30 PM:

" although chickenman and I do not see eye to eye on many topic this one i would say i sort of agree but for different reasons. Chickenman belives its big govt and big bussiness which i belive it to a point just like tobbaco and alcohol. and i belive there are just different ways to deal with HPV at this point in time. If in the future they attempt to make it manditory we will square off accordingly "




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patrick wrote on Sep 6, 2009 8:13 PM:

" Comes down to whos rules you want to follow if you follow gods rules you wouldn't be having these problems. If you follow your own rules then there are consequences to those actions im not telling you whos rules you should follow thats your decision but i knowme and my family will not be getting this vaccine because personal responsibility and proper parenting has a far better success rate than a shot. If my kids decide when they are older they want this then thats there choice but nobody including the federal govt will force my kids into this. "




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Josh wrote on Sep 2, 2009 8:56 PM:

" Personal Responsibility,

Yes, men get HPV. They just don't typically suffer any problems from it. But where do you think women get it from (and vice versa)? And according to several articles I've read, they are trying to see if Gardasil would work on men.

And yes, in the ideal world chastity and marital fidelity would cure all std issues. But we live in the real world! No one should have to die because they had sex! "




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WOW wrote on Sep 2, 2009 8:35 PM:

" Personal Responsibility said “I for one am for personal responsibility, and accepting the consequences of your actions.”

Are you kidding me? We’re not talking about somebody committing a crime and being punished for it! Premarital sex is not (thankfully) against the law, nor are multiple partners. And what if “HA” never finds the right woman (or man) to marry? He/she should never have sex? And if he/she does, he/she should die for it? Please come back to reality… I’m sure someone here misses you. "




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calvin wrote on Sep 2, 2009 8:27 PM:

" Chickenman rocks. You people trust the system way too much. Corruption runs very deep in this country. It's not paranoia, its just reality. The drug/medicine cartel is especially afflicted. Then there's the military/industrial cartel,etc.

Good job Chickenman, keep it up brother(sister?) "




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HA wrote on Sep 2, 2009 8:22 PM:

" Personal Responsibility,

All actions (and inactions) have consequences. But that doesn’t mean one should be ignorant to reality. Reality is, the vast majority of people have “interactions” outside marriage. Just because you don’t agree with their choice, doesn’t mean they should have to die because of it! I bet you’d also tell a shooting victim, “oops you should have ducked, but personal responsibly, so now your dead!”

PS: Do some research, they’re trying to get approval to administer Gardasil to men too. "




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Personal Responsibility wrote on Sep 2, 2009 6:10 PM:

" HA,
I guess you didn't read what Michelle said, "Chastity and marital fidelity." She wasn't saying you needed to be celebate. I think you are a male HA, so don't worry, the vaccine isn't for you. Would you prefer to have your teenage daughters show some restraint, or have multiple sex partners? I for one am for personal responsibility, and accepting the consequences of your actions. Actions do have consequences. "




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HA wrote on Sep 2, 2009 4:13 PM:

" Michele,

Death solves all those things too! And if given the choice between chastity or death... I'd pick death! It would be much less painful!

Thankfully society does not have to live their lives according to your rules. "




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Good Grief wrote on Sep 2, 2009 8:40 AM:

" Chickenman,

Yes, we're all going to die. So why spend your life in a constant state of paranoia? And if it was only your paranoia, big deal (I know many people who think the government or aliens are out to get them). But YOU push it too far by trying to scare other people into believing the same with your half information and innuendo.

PS: Nothing is wrong with organic foods! Except when you try to scare people into believing if they eat anything but local organic foods they will get sick and/or die. "




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Bridget Spiker wrote on Sep 1, 2009 7:53 PM:

" On the flip side of your rant I am one of those women that contracted HPV and turned into cervical cancer. Fortunatly I had a complete hysterectomy and am cancer free to date, There is no knowing if Gardisil would have spared me from the on going changes in my body from the surgery, but with all vaccines, people should way the pros and cons and be informed and if you are a "man" as your name says you would be one not to know how it is to have cancer caused by HPV. "




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needs a hobey wrote on Sep 1, 2009 3:06 PM:

" chickenman needs a hobey!! ps.. paranoia will destroy ya "




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Michele wrote on Sep 1, 2009 12:23 PM:

" It's very simple. Chastity and marital fidelity. That solves the problems of side effects, unwanted pregnancies, AIDS, prostitution, and the list goes on..... "




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Chickenman wrote on Sep 1, 2009 12:02 PM:

" Yes Good Grief were all going to die someday, and I have a great life and will continue to do so Thanks
As far as being a fanatic, so be it Thats how Iam Tell me whats wrong with organic localy raised farm fresh chemicaly free foods?
All Iam doing is getting folks think for themselfs, then decide, take it or leave it.
Seems all you want to do is slam the chickenman without anything to support your opinion....CM "




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Good Grief wrote on Aug 31, 2009 10:22 AM:

" OMG we're all going to die!

Good grief, when will you ever stop Chickenman? Seriously, you need to get a life. Not everything is an evil government plot to kill you. So eat an organic carrot and chill!

PS: Am I the only one who has noticed that organic fanatics always seem to think the government is out to get them? What's up with that? Do organic foods cause paranoia or was the person paranoid to begin with. Hey, it’s like what came first, the CHICKEN or the egg!? "




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Chickenman wrote on Aug 31, 2009 7:38 AM:

" Even the National Cancer Institute says:

"It is important to note, however, that the great majority of high-risk HPV infections go away on their own and do not cause cancer." "




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Chickenman wrote on Aug 31, 2009 7:28 AM:

" Merck would like you to hear that 6 million women contract HPV annually -- but they do not tell you that most of those cases are harmless. Your body can clear up HPV on its own, and does so more than 90 percent of the time!

Remember, this is the same company that rushed Vioxx through the system, and we know how that turned out. Some folks even say Merck's HPV vaccine really stands for "Help Pay for Vioxx."

Here's the answer we should all give them: Not at the expense of our daughters' health. "




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Chickenman wrote on Aug 31, 2009 7:20 AM:

" Remember, this is the same company that rushed Vioxx through the system, and we know how that turned out. Some folks even say Merck's HPV vaccine really stands for "Help Pay for Vioxx."

Here's the answer we should all give them: Not at the expense of our daughters' health. CM "




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Rosemary Mathis USA North Carolina wrote on Aug 31, 2009 6:26 AM:

" My 13 year old daughter was injured by Gardasil and completely disabled for the past year. Merck got it right when they used the slogan "One Less" for Gardasil. Because of Gardasil, my daughter was "One Less". She was "One Less Student", "One Less Active Child", "One Less in every aspect of her life". Take it from a mother who has spent the past year sitting by my child's bedside wondering if she would die in her sleep. INVESTIGATE BEFORE YOU VACCINATE. "




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Unnecessary wrote on Aug 31, 2009 12:25 AM:

" My daugher found out she had "pre-invasive cervical cancer" when she was 3 months pregnant. She waited until my first grandchild was born and had surgery then to remove the cancerous cells. She went on to have 2 other children. The deaths from this "disease" must be from people not paying attention to symptoms, and waiting too long for treatment. I think the vaccine is just another money maker for drug companies. Unnecessary! "




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What about personal responsibility wrote on Aug 31, 2009 12:20 AM:

" The major cause of cervical cancer is multiple sex partners. Is this vaccine just another way of saying that your actions don't matter; that there aren't any consequences? If I had daughters I would teach them personal responsibility, and veto the vaccine. "




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Chickenman wrote on Aug 30, 2009 11:29 AM:

" Gidday Julie from NZ. Good to hear from a Kiwi, been to NZ.13 times back in the day, wonderful country and people.
Good link for info, thanks..After reading the ingredents who in there right mind would get vaccinated. Also bear in mind under the emergemcy medical powers act you may not have a choice if they decide theirs a pandemic,......... Chickenman.. "




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well.... wrote on Aug 29, 2009 10:38 PM:

" 3,924 women died from the disease in 2005. so if 32 die from the vaccine and 3,892 could be saved i would stand to think that has better odds. "




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anti pc wrote on Aug 29, 2009 9:50 PM:

" When the Government gets involved there are always strings attached. It's just a matter of time before they make things mandatory because " we know what's best for you because we are the Government." Government is not right all the time anymore than Big Businesses are. They both are looking out for their best interest not yours. Educate yourself and look out for yours. "




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Stand Firm wrote on Aug 29, 2009 5:27 PM:

" Under Gov. Ritter, Colorado State Government tried to make this vaccine mandatory for teenage girls in public schools. It failed. This vaccine is one of the most painful vaccines with serious side effects. Unfortunately, girls who are in foster care, institutions, etc., have no one to defend them, and are being forced into this vaccine. In the Health Care Bill there is a provision for nurses to come to your home, if your kids don't have the vaccines they deem necessary, and bully you into vaccinating your child. Stand firm. "




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No way wrote on Aug 29, 2009 10:10 AM:

" I have never heard of a mandatory vaccine per the government. Assuming this would be the first is just another way to sway opinion, and scare people into sharing your same opinion. No actual proof that the government is going to force anyone to have any vaccinations. Paying for them is another matter altogether, but that is not what chickenman wrote. "




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Julie Smith wrote on Aug 29, 2009 3:57 AM:

" Hi, I'm writing from New Zealand where I looked into Gardasil for our daughter. What I uncovered shocked me into settting up a website offtheradar.co.nz for other parents and girls to access information that our health professionals are not alerting us to. Merck does not have womens health as their highest priority when it comes to Gardasil. Monetary gain and population control head the agenda for Gardasil.
Kind Regards
Julie Smith
New Zealand "




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