The HPV Flashback

After rivals attack Perry, a review of the 2007 Gardasil fight

"...that 11- and 12-year old girls be vaccinated against HPV, which has been linked to cervical cancer. He was..."

Sept. 13, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Important Topic: Vaccine for HPV

"...Dear Editor, Re: www.plannedparenthood.org/pp2/portal/files/portal/webzine/sexualityhealth/feas-051219-hpv-vaccine.xml: I was wondering why I haven't seen the new..."

June 7, 2006 Postmarks

HPV Serious Business

"...virus (“Fight Against Cervical Cancer Advances,” News, July 7). HPV is a sleeping giant – sexually active women everywhere..."

July 12, 2006 Postmarks

Against Vaccine

"...eventually my sons to be vaccinated against human papillomavirus. (HPV is also associated with 1% of penile and anal..."

Feb. 6, 2007 Postmarks

Will Gov. Perry's Cancer Concern Extend to Queer Boys?

HPV vaccine Gardasil may prevent some anal cancers

"...Perry's big campaign a couple years ago to make HPV vaccine Gardasil mandatory for sixth-grade Texas girls?..."

Feb. 18, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Steven Cheslik-deMeyer

Perry's Vaccination Order Raises Questions

Perry Orders HPV Vaccine

"...Perry’s surprise mandate requiring young girls to receive a vaccine against human papillomavirus, a sexually transmitted disease that causes..."

Feb. 5, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

On the Lege

The Cervical Wars Part I: Perry, HPV, and the Politics of Cancer

"...an executive order requiring preadolescent girls to receive a vaccine against a sexually transmitted disease that causes cervical cancer...."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Lege Lowdown

"...Health, Hype, and the HPV Vaccine Opposition to Gov. Rick Perry's surprise HPV vaccine..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Column

News Roundup: Death and Lawsuits

Ken Paxton has a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week

"...• Vaccines Save Lives: The journal Cancer has released a new..."

July 6, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week "The HPV vaccine does not promote sex; it protects women's health...."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Feature

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Our readers talk back.

"...Anita QuintanillaImportant Topic: Vaccine for HPVDear Editor,..."

June 9, 2006 Column

Texas Giveth Cancer Funding With One Hand ...

As Governor Rick Perry prepares for a huge investment in one anti-cancer program, another face financial ruin.

"...massive TV campaign by drug giant Merck, manufacturers of HPV vaccine Gardasil, that portrayed the vaccination as a syringe..."

Feb. 8, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Perry's Big $$$ Ideas

The governor reaches for a legacy – is anybody listening?

"...pharmaceutical company marketing the drug, to try to secure vaccine requirements in every state...."

March 2, 2007 News Feature by Amy Smith

A Retrospective Decade

Top 10 reasons to wonder why anyone votes for Rick Perry

"...that all sixth-grade girls be inoculated with Gardasil, an anti-HPV vaccine manufactured by Perry campaign donor Merck. He was..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Oops!

Our latest batch

"...a news story last week ("Health, Hype, and the HPV Vaccine") may have left some readers with the impression..."

Feb. 16, 2007 Column

Lit-urday: The Fever

Megan Abbott novel outfits high schoolers in a fetching shade of noir

"...tics. Lise’s mother thinks they’ve been poisoned by the HPV vaccine the school recommended for all the female students...."

July 5, 2014 Books Post by Amy Kamp

Fight Against Cervical Cancer Advances

National Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends routine vaccination of 11- and 12-year-old girls with new drug that prevents cervical cancer

"...announced its approval of the new drug Gardasil, a vaccine that prevents cervical cancer and genital warts caused by..."

July 7, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Weapon Against Cervical Cancer Approved

Food and Drug Administration announces approval of vaccine that prevents cervical cancer and genital warts caused by human papilloma virus

"...June 8 the approval of the drug Gardasil, a vaccine that prevents cervical cancer and genital warts caused by..."

June 16, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Bill of the Week: Immunization Choice for Children

Rep. Sarah Davis’ HB 97 would grant children the right to consent to their own immunization for cancer treatment

"...own immunization for cancer prevention and/or treatment, if the vaccine is approved by the Centers for Disease Control and..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

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Our readers talk back.

"...Ruth RinehartHPV Serious BusinessDear Editor,..."

July 14, 2006 Column

Carnaval to Chili Cook-Off: This Week's Recommended Community Events

A kickoff for Black History Month, Mean Girls trivia, a farewell to boobies, and more

"...artist aimed at young readers.  – James Scott Free Vaccine Clinic..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

In the Name of Innovation

Council considers institutional racism, a suitor for Brackenridge Hospital

"...with Merck directly, she's interested in their research on vaccines, particularly those aimed at HPV viruses and related cervical..."

April 7, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Even the People Who Make Gardasil Don't Back Perry

The manufacturers of Gardasil are no longer lobbying for states to make vaccination mandatory, but is it too late?

"...Perry's plan to inject every sixth-grade girl with anti-human-papillomavirus vaccine Gardasil may have just lost its biggest booster -..."

Feb. 20, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Think of the Children!

Health care no match for hot air

"...On the HPV front, it's hard to guess what the governor had..."

March 16, 2007 News Column by Michael King

From 'Abstinence-Only' to Plan Z

Reproductive health care for young Texas women is limited, costly ... or nonexistent

"...to secure a discounted rate for her Human Papilloma­virus (HPV) – vaccine.) "It's very, very difficult," Brown said...."

Oct. 11, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

From 'Abstinence-Only' to Plan Z

Reproductive health care for young Texas women is limited, costly ... or nonexistent

"...to secure a discounted rate for her Human Papilloma­virus (HPV) – vaccine.) "It's very, very difficult," Brown said...."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Gov. Perry's 'Emergency'

"...Does he have stock in that too? Like the HPV almost mandatory vaccine? I have never heard one politician..."

Feb. 17, 2012 Postmarks

If the Horseshoe Fits

White campaign toughens up on Perry's money trail

"...Deirdre Delisi the same day that pharma giant and vaccine manufacturer Merck gave his campaign $5,000. Now that's some..."

Aug. 3, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Notes: Taser talk and more

Stories from under the pink granite dome

"...to halt Gov. Rick Perry's executive order calling for HPV immunization for all sixth-grade girls. Dallas attorney Kenneth Chaiken..."

March 2, 2007 News Column

Capitol Briefs

"...to halt Gov. Rick Perry's executive order calling for HPV immunization for all sixth-grade girls. Dallas attorney Kenneth Chaiken..."

March 2, 2007 News Feature