The HPV Vaccine Controversy - Multiple Viewpoints
Why is HPV vaccination controversial?
What are the issues being discussed?
Use the following resources to get background information and multiple viewpoints.
Search terms include:
- HPV vaccine
- Human Papillomavirus
- HPV Vaccine: The Science Behind the ControversyNPR.org report by Richard Knox. September 19, 2011.
- Opposing Viewpoints in Context (OV or OVIC) This link opens in a new window Pro and con articles on important social, political, and economic issues. Reference articles that provide context, magazines, newspapers, primary source documents, government and organizational statistics, and links.
- Points of View Reference Center This link opens in a new window Essays that present multiple sides of a current issue, each with an overview, point, and counterpoint. Contains: political magazines, newspapers, radio and TV news transcripts, primary source documents, and reference books.
Organizations
- Centers for Disease Control: Human Papillomavirus (HPV)Some HPV topics covered here: What is HPV? HPV Vaccines; HPV Vaccine Safety; Treatment; HPV and Cancer
- GardasilOfficial website of Gardasil®, which is manufactured by the pharmaceutical company, Merck & Co. Inc.
- Immunization Action Coalition: Human Papillomavirus (HPV)"The Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) works to increase immunization rates and prevent disease by creating and distributing educational materials for health professionals and the public that enhance the delivery of safe and effective immunization services. The Coalition also facilitates communication about the safety, efficacy, and use of vaccines within the broad immunization community of patients, parents, health care organizations, and government health agencies."
- National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC)Global Initiative Against HPV and Cervical Cancer.
From CQ Press
- "Calling the Shot: HPV Vaccine Mandate Stirs Up GOP Debate."Adams, Rebecca. "Calling the Shot: HPV Vaccine Mandate Stirs Up GOP Debate." CQ Weekly (September 19, 2011): 1920.
- HPV vaccineBristol, N. (2007, May 11). HPV vaccine. CQ Researcher, 17, 409-432. Full report includes Overview, Chronology, Pro/Con presentation, Bibliography and more.
