My Dad Wanted Me To Get My Hpv Shot Really Bad, Does He Think Im Sexually Active?
So im 13 and got my physical for sports and they said i could my HPV shot last year and my mom didn’t think it was really necessary and so then every time that commercial played about being “one less” my dad says, your going to get that shot as soon as possible, so does he think im sexually active or im going to be? BTW- im not.
February 18th, 2010 at 12:41 am
He is just preparing for when you get older. He knows the eventually you will become sexually active. My Dad was the same way. My Mom was like yours, living in denial. I would not think into this one too much, he knows now that you are not sexually active.
February 18th, 2010 at 5:42 am
There are over 30 different types of HPV that can be transmitted sexually. Gardasil protects you from 4 of the higher-risk types that are associated with genital warts and cervical/head/neck/throat cancers. Gardasil is a series of three vaccinations given over several months.
At least 90% of women get one or more types of HPV in their lifetime. Many of these have few or no symptoms. HPV is a virus, and you will have it forever if you get it.
How can you tell if a guy has it? You can’t. The “male” test for HPV is usually only given to men who are at risk for anal HPV, i.e., men with male partners. When you become sexually active (many many years from now), you will probably not know whether your partner has one of the higher-risk HPV types. At least not until you begin having symptoms of your own.
Gardasil does NOT protect you from all the types of HPV, just 4 of the high-risk types. You can still get HPV, genital warts, and cancer, but your risk is reduced by at about 70-80%.
Your father loves you and does not want to see you develop genital warts or cancer. I see teenage girls every day who have high-risk HPV and who have to be screened yearly for cancer. You definitely want to be “one less” when it comes to HPV.
February 18th, 2010 at 5:49 am
HI, having your HPV vaccine prevents the types of genital human papillomavirus (HPV) that cause most cases of cervical cancer and genital warts. This is supposed to be a preventative thing, so taking the vaccine before your sexually active is ideal. So no I don’t think that’s why hes being enforce full about you having that vaccine. Give your dad a kiss not a cold a shoulder.
Ps
Its just a little pinch….
February 18th, 2010 at 10:11 am
No. It is actually recommended that you get the shot before you are sexually active. HPV is so common now and so easy to pass that your dad just wants to make sure you are protected when you do become sexually active. Don’t be offended by what your dad has said, because he is just trying to protect you. And, I agree with him, if you have the chance to take the shot and minimize your chances of getting HPV, do it!
February 18th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
He may not feel that way. Yet he may also be concerned that you could be soon. Unfotunately, the media pushes parents into believing that they’re kids won’t stay “well-behaved” for long, especially at your age. I do duggest getting that shot though. It can prevent HPV which can cause many health problems as well as embarassment if you end up with it. He’s probably just watching out for you. You’re his little girl! It comes as no shock that he’d just want you to be safe instead of sorry!
February 18th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
No. He just wants the best for you.
Personally I don’t think the shot in necessary and could be potentially dangerous. They have not done any long term studies that show that it is safe. Plus, he you get your pap test regulairly and use a condom you’ll be fine,
plus it only stops certain strains of HPV..
Did I mention it was extremly expensive?
Think about it. Talk to your dad, plus your not even sexually active, you have time to think about it.
February 18th, 2010 at 5:51 pm
i wouldn’t think of it as him thinking you are active. i would look at it as him protecting yourself for when you do. even if you don’t have sex now or 5 years from now, when you are older you can still get it. no parent wants to think of their child being “active” but the do want to think about protecting them the best they can “just in case”.
February 18th, 2010 at 7:03 pm
Well, you probably are going to be. And your not getting it at your age because your sexually active now, it’s for your future. Sex with out a condom can mean you catch a certain strain of the HPV virus and it can turn into to cervical cancer. It’s better to be safe. I am 17 and too old to get it at school, I have to wait until it’s offered to me. I’m definitely getting it! I’m not a slut and I don’t sleep around, but it only takes one person and I could catch it off my long term partner.
February 18th, 2010 at 7:38 pm
I sincerely hope you take what I’m about to say seriously.That vaccine is extremely dangerous and does not prevent anything.I know someone who works in the pharmaceutical industry and she herself said that the vaccine is bullshit.Bigpharma has gone as far as making a chicken pox vaccine which is unnessary and dangerous.Chicken pox is not dangerous.Mercury is still in vaccines and is one the most dangerous toxins known to man.Good nutrition and detox will prevent cancer.My life has been ruined by vaccines.I’ve ended up with ADHD,CFS,Fibromyalgia,blood sugar issues and a lot more.Women have gotten paralyzed from that vaccine.Check out generationrescue.com and you will see how this epidemic of ADD/ADHD/Autism has been caused by vaccines.This might all sound really out there, but it is a fact.
February 18th, 2010 at 9:52 pm
The point is to get the shot BEFORE you’re sexually active, so you are protected before you become sexually active.
Also, as mentioned above, you may not consent to sex but it can still occur.
February 19th, 2010 at 3:40 am
Your dad’s being a responsible dad and looking out for you. I guess he doesn’t want to take any chances just any case you’re sexually active that later on you could end up with venereal warts or cervical cancer. It wouldn’t hurt to get it. Good Luck!
February 19th, 2010 at 10:07 am
No, but he does think that it is possible for you to be raped, or to become sexually active in the future. You should get the shot.
February 19th, 2010 at 3:43 pm
He’s just trying to protect u. u really should get the shot because u may not be active now but u never really know when it could happen and it’s better to be safe than sorry.u have a good dad…
Hope this helps !!
February 19th, 2010 at 9:19 pm
It is better to get this vaccine BEFORE you become sexually active. Hopefully, he believes he is helping you do that.
February 20th, 2010 at 12:09 am
He’d probably just rather be safe than sorry. HPV is extremely common and can lead to cervical cancer, so I’m sure he’s just looking out for you and not necessarily thinking you’re out having sex.
February 20th, 2010 at 7:07 am
GET THE SHOT!!! PLEASE. genital warts are the very least concern of an HPV infection. It leads to cervial cancer & that can kill you sweetie
February 20th, 2010 at 11:38 am
He knows some day you will and probably thinks you should be protected. He’s just looking out for you, his little girl.
February 20th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
No, he doens’t want his little girl getting cervical cancer. That is why he wants you to get the shot.
February 20th, 2010 at 7:57 pm
He just wants you to be safe. He doesn’t want you to be raped or anything. And why don’t YOU just ask your dad this?
February 20th, 2010 at 9:49 pm
i don’t think he is accusing you of anything and would just rather be safe than sorry, he just cares about you
February 20th, 2010 at 10:52 pm
It’s a good thing you got the shot and listened to your dad.
He seems to only want what’s best for you.
You might not be active right now but you will be in the future and whenever that happens, he wants you to be as safe as possible, and the shot is only going to help that.