The race to get vaccinated Posted by Liz at 02/17/07 02:42 PM

At least 20 states have recently introduced bills that would require that all young girls receive the vaccine for the HPV virus that causes cervical cancer. The vaccine, Gardasil was only approved by the FDA last June.

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Mandatory vaccine sparks controversy Posted by Liz at 02/11/07 02:27 PM

Last week, TX Gov Rick Perry bypassed the state legislature and ordered that all girls entering 6th grade be vaccinated for the HPV virus, linked to cause cervical cancer.

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Drug companies hiring lobbyists with Democratic ties Posted by Liz at 02/01/07 12:08 PM

Over 60% of campaign contributions from the drug industry went to Republicans last year.

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