GARDASIL

May 16, 2007 15:46


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cayenne3 May 17 2007, 01:49:40 UTC
vaccine is about 500 a pop (yes, it depends on where you're getting it). but they have this campaign thing going on now so it'll be slightly cheaper overall. the idea is to get 2 more jab after your first one at 2nd and 6th month. yes, study is still on-going to see if you need anymore jab after the 3rd dose but so far seems promising to stop at the 3rd one. i guess the primary concern worldwide is jabbing preteens (the coming vaccine from GSK apparently has studies covering kids as young as 9 to as old as 55 if i'm not mistaken, whereas gardasil only have proven studies up to 26 years. for age 27 above, the study is currently still on going. - do not quote me on all of this, haha). and the whole idea for this vaccine is PREVENTION, not cure. younger girls are less likely to be exposed to HPV, hence the big hoohaa now to start making the vaccine compulsory for young girls (and perhaps boys too). oh, i've also heard of doctors already jabbing patients older than 26 too regardless of the studies done.

anyway, why don't you read all the articles given above and judge/decide for yourself. :)

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jesuisariel May 17 2007, 15:00:02 UTC
Thanks Mel! The info given is very helpful :)

Btw, we are planning to go to Miri/Brunei during the Gawai holidays. Maybe we can meet up this time? :)

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cayenne3 May 24 2007, 03:48:33 UTC
sure :) i might be going brunei so we'll see how goes ya?

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jesuisariel May 24 2007, 05:07:21 UTC
Cool! I think we'll be driving to Miri on 31st May and then go to Brunei (maybe for a day trip) the next day. I have a class on 5th June so we'll have to come back by 4th.

Btw, is Jelutong (sp?) Park still up and running? Thinking of taking Emily there but I am worried that it has not been maintained properly. That's what I heard from friends anyway. You have any idea?

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jesuisariel May 24 2007, 05:09:53 UTC
Cool! We will be driving to Miri on 31st May and maybe go to Brunei for a day trip on 2nd June. I have a class on the 5th so we'll have to make it back by the 4th.

Btw, do you know if Jelutung (sp?) Park is still up and running? Planning to take Emily there but I heard from friends that it's not been maintained properly. I am worried the rides may not be safe. Thanks!

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cayenne3 May 24 2007, 06:28:30 UTC
Jerudong you mean? I believe it is still there but I, too, heard about the lousy maintenance so haven't been up the park since they charge ppl to get in.

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