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Perry and the HPV Vaccine: Selling Women's Health (and Everything Else) to the Highest Bidder
by Martha Kempner, RH Reality Check
September 13, 2011 - 8:34am (Print)
In 2007, Rick Perry signed an executive order mandating HPV vaccines for all girls entering the sixth grade. While he's stood behind this decision for years, he began back-peddling as soon as he began running for president. While we may never know what Perry really thinks about HPV, STDs, and prevention, a close look at this issues shows us what he thinks about campaign contributions.
Roundup: Rwanda Aims to Vaccinate All Girls Against HPV
by Beth Saunders, RH Reality Check
April 26, 2011 - 10:01am (Print)
Rhode Island's legislative agenda on abortion; Louisiana state rep introduces abortion ban; and Rwanda unveils national campaign to address cervical cancer.
Morning Roundup: FACE Violation Suit
by Beth Saunders, RH Reality Check
December 23, 2010 - 10:01am (Print)
The DOJ sues on a FACE violation; SBA List wants a anti-choic-ier chairman of the RNC; Gardasil protects against anal cancer; and a place to vent your worst sex education advice.
Hmm, instead of 'One Less' I'll be one more?
reader diary by Erica Sackin, Planned Parenthood of New York City
June 25, 2009 - 9:06am (Print)
I'm too old to get the HPV vaccine. Is it worth shelling out $600 for? And is it really fair that I'm considered "too old" in the first place?
Eliminating HPV Vaccine Mandate For Immigrant Women: A Victory On the Road To Reproductive Justice
by Miriam Yeung and Amanda Allen
December 14, 2009 - 7:00am (Print)
Roundup: Global Leaders Talk Women's Health at UN Meetings, Gardasil Blocks Border for Young Woman
by Amie Newman
September 23, 2009 - 10:46am (Print)
HPV and the Dialogue of Sexuality
The lack of the threat of promiscuity in the discourse around young boys and Gardasil upholds the idea that a young man participating in sex is something to be proud of, similar to a trophy on a mantle place. And, that sex for boys at a young age is a right of passage, all quite archaic ideas.
Mexico to Offer Free HPV Vaccination in Federal District
by Angela Castellanos, RH Reality Check, Latin America
July 23, 2009 - 7:00am (Print)
The Weekly Pulse: Are We There Yet?
by Lindsay E. Beyerstein, The Media Consortium
January 15, 2009 - 8:00am (Print)
Colombia Fails to Include HPV Vaccine in Public Health System
by Angela Castellanos, RH Reality Check, Latin America
January 13, 2009 - 8:00am (Print)
