HPV Vaccine Safety: Has the CDC abandoned its mission?

HPV Vaccine Safety: Has the CDC abandoned its mission?







Norma Erickson
Activist Post

What would happen if a vaccine turned out to cause more health
problems than the disease it was meant to protect against? Are medical
consumers watching this scenario unfold with HPV vaccines?

The U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) states 90% of all HPV infections clear on their own
with no symptoms or medical treatment. Yes, human papillomavirus (HPV)
may be one of the most commonly sexually transmitted viruses in the
country, but in the vast majority of cases there are no serious health
consequences to being exposed to human papillomavirus.

In those cases where infections with the same genotype of HPV persist
over time, abnormal cervical lesions may develop. These abnormal lesions
(CIN), classified
1, 2, or 3, are typically called ‘precancerous’ lesions. Not many
people are aware of the fact that most CIN1 lesions go away on their own
within two years. 25-50% of CIN2 lesions regress on their own within
the same two year time frame. According to the International Agency for
Research on Cancer (IARC), World Health Organization, the results of a
pooled analysis of studies published between 1950 and 1993 indicated
only 12% of CIN3 lesions progress to invasive cervical cancer.

Chapter 2 of the IARC’s COLPOSCOPY AND TREATMENT OF CERVICAL INTRAEPITHELIAL NEOPLASIA: A BEGINNER’S MANUAL states:
<blockquote class="tr_bq">Despite women’s frequent exposure to HPV,
development of cervical neoplasia is uncommon. Most cervical
abnormalities caused by HPV infection are unlikely to progress to
high-grade CIN or cervical cancer, as most of them regress by
themselves. The long time frame between initial infection and overt
disease indicates that several cofactors (e.g., genetic differences,
hormonal effects, micronutrient deficiencies, smoking, or chronic
inflammation) may be necessary for disease progression. Spontaneous
regression of CIN may also indicate that many women may not be exposed
to these cofactors.”</blockquote>Please note this manual was designed to
teach medical and nursing personnel in developing countries where
diagnostic and therapeutic expertise is not readily available.


In other words, the progression from HPV exposure to potential
development of cervical cancer is similar in both developing countries
and developed countries. It also indicates that several cofactors (risk
factors) may be needed for HPV exposure to progress to abnormal lesions,
much less cervical cancer.

What does this mean for the average medical consumer?

• HPV has not been proven to cause cervical cancer without other risk factors being present.
  
• Persistent infections with high-risk HPV genotypes may lead to the
  development of cervical cancer if other risk factors are present.
  
• According to the IARC, risk factors that contribute to the
  development of cervical cancer precursors and cervical cancer include
  infection with certain oncogenic types of human papillomavirus (HPV),
  sexual intercourse at an early age, multiple sexual partners,
  multiparity (giving birth two/more times, or giving birth to twins),
  long-term oral contraceptive use, tobacco smoking, low socioeconomic
  status, infection with Chlamydia trachomatis, micronutrient deficiency
  and a diet deficient in vegetables and fruits.
  

These are all facts that CDC officials know, or should know. Given
this, how can these same CDC officials recommend and promote the
universal use of HPV vaccines in an attempt to eliminate one risk factor
involved in the development of cervical cancer?

Of equal concern is that the CDC
knows the cervical cancer death rate in the United States has decreased
substantially due largely to the introduction and wide use of pap
smears.

The CDC would certainly know the side effects of pap smears, which are mild and limited to:

• Slight pelvic discomfort or pain during the procedure
  
• Temporary abdominal cramping during or shortly after the procedure
  
• Mild vaginal bleeding for up to 24 hours following the procedure
  

CDC officials also know that pap smears can identify abnormal
cervical lesions long before they progress to cervical cancer. The CDC
knows pap smears already provide a safe, affordable, necessary and
effective means of preventing cervical cancer and cervical cancer
deaths.

Despite all of this knowledge, the CDC wholeheartedly recommends two HPV vaccines, Gardasil and Cervarix, claiming both protect against cervical cancer in women.

However, because pre-licensure clinical trials often do not detect rare
adverse events or adverse events related to special populations, the CDC
and FDA are both responsible for ongoing safety monitoring of HPV and
other vaccines.

How the CDC says they Monitor HPV Vaccine Safety:

• Vaccines continue to be monitored for safety after they are
  licensed. This is because pre-licensure trials are often too small to
  detect rare events and special populations may not be adequately
  represented. Since licensure, CDC and FDA have been closely checking the
  safety of HPV vaccines through 3 monitoring systems. These systems can
  monitor adverse events (health problems) already known to be caused by
  vaccines, as well as detect rare adverse events that were not identified
  during pre-licensure clinical trials. The 3 systems are:
  

• The Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)–an
  early warning public health system that helps CDC and FDA detect
  possible side effects or adverse events following vaccination.
  
• The Vaccine Safety Datalink (VSD) –
  collaboration between CDC and several health care organizations which
  monitors and evaluates adverse events following vaccination.
  
• The Clinical Immunization Safety Assessment (CISA) Network
  – collaboration between CDC and medical research centers in the U.S.
  which conduct research on adverse events that might be caused by
  vaccines.
  

VAERS relies on voluntary data reporting. Even the CDC acknowledges
that adverse events may be 10 to as much 100 times the number actually
reported.

The CDC claims,
<blockquote class="tr_bq">“These vaccine safety studies continue to show that HPV vaccines are safe.”</blockquote>A
simple analysis of the VAERS database alone does not support the CDC’s
claims. The chart below illustrates adverse events reported after
Gardasil and Cervarix compared against reports after the 13 other
vaccines recommended for ages 7-18, for the period of time HPV vaccines
have been on the market. Why do HPV vaccines appear to be vastly over
represented in the adverse events database?

Does this not indicate some sort of safety signal?


We discussed above the three side effects reported after pap smears,
none of which are life threatening. Compare them to the following list
of new medical conditions reported to VAERS after HPV vaccines:
<blockquote class="tr_bq">Abortion/Stillbirth/Miscarriage, Addison’s
Disease, Adrenal failure/problems, Allergies, Anxiety/Panic attacks,
Appetite loss, Arthritis, Asthma attacks, Autistic–like symptoms,
Autoimmune Disease (Lupus/Mixed Connective Tissue Disease), Back pain,
Bacterial Vaginosis, Bladder issues, Bleeding gums, Blindness, Bloating,
Blood Sugar Issues, Bloody stools, Brain fog, Brain Inflammation, Brain
lesions, Bronchitis, Cervical cancer, Chemical sensitivity, Chest
pains, Convulsions, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Constipation,
Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Death, Degenerative disk disease, Dehydration,
Depression, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Dyslexia, Dysplasia, Early
Onset of Menopause, Enlarged fallopian tubes, Enlarged liver, Epstein
Barr Virus (EBV), Extreme pain in the tailbone area, Fainting, Fatigue,
Fertility problems, Fever, Fever blisters, Fibromyalgia, Food allergies,
Gallbladder issues, Genital Warts, Gray film on teeth, Guillain-Barre
Syndrome, Hair growth in strange places, Hair loss, Hallucinations,
Hand/Leg Weakness, Hashimoto’s Disease, Head pressure, Headache, Hearing
loss (Temporary/Permanent), Hearing sensitivity, Heart Palpitations,
Heart arrhythmia, High levels of metals in blood: aluminium, mercury,
Hot/Cold Intolerance, HPV, Infertility, Insomnia, Itching, IUD
discomfort, Joint pain, Kidney Failure, Kidney issues, Knee pain, Leaky
Gut Syndrome, Light sensitivity, Lip spots, Liver Failure, Loss of
bladder control, Lupus, Memory Loss (short-term/long-term), Menstrual
cycle changes, Metallic taste in mouth, Migraines, Miscarriage, Mood
Swings, Moles, Mononucleosis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), MS-like symptoms,
Muscle aches, Muscle spasms, Muscle tension, Nausea, Neurological
reactions to fungal metabolites, Neurological symptoms , Night sweats,
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Numbness, Other types of cancer, Ovarian
failure, Paleness, Paralysis, Pancreatitis, PCOS (Poly-Cystic Ovarian
Syndrome), Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), Pelvic pain, Personality
changes, Pins/Needles in Extremities, Pleural effusion, Pneumonia,
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (Orthostatic Intolerance),
Random twitching of extremities Rash, Reynaud’s Phenomenon (loss of
blood circulation to hands and/or feet), Regression, Rheumatoid
arthritis, Ruptured ovarian cysts, Seizures, Sensitivity to commercially
processed citric acid, MSG, sulfur and other additives, Severe nerve
pain syndrome, Shortness of breath, Sleep Apnea, Slurred speech, Smell
sensitivity, Sore throat, Sound sensitivity w/Anxiety, Stomach ache,
Stomach pain, Sudden drops in blood pressure, Swelling/Edema, Swollen
lymph nodes, Thyroid Issues, Thrombosis Toothaches/Teeth Changes,
Tremors: hand and/or leg, Uterine spasms, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI),
Vision loss (Temporary/permanent), Vision Problems – abnormal pupillary
function/dilation, Vomiting blood, Weight gain or loss (20 – 30 lbs)</blockquote>Keep
in mind, a report to the VAERS system does not mean the symptoms were
caused by the vaccine administered before the new medical condition
appeared. A report to the VAERS does not mean the new medical condition
is NOT causally associated with the vaccine either. VAERS is simply an
‘early warning’ system. It is up to the CDC and FDA to examine the
reports to determine whether or not a safety signal exists.

Any
reasonable person looking at the data would struggle to understand how
the CDC can recommend the addition of HPV vaccines to the cervical
cancer prevention protocol when there is such disparity between
potential adverse events?

Any reasonable person would wonder how the CDC can recommend HPV
vaccines as a good strategy for cancer prevention when pap smears have
already reduced the cervical cancer rates so significantly without all
of these potential risks, not to mention at a much lower cost to
individuals and society?

Let’s examine the CDC’s mission statement

According to their website:
<blockquote class="tr_bq">“For over 60 years, CDC has been dedicated to
protecting health and promoting quality of life through the prevention
and control of disease, injury, and disability. We are committed to
programs that reduce the health and economic consequences of the leading
causes of death and disability, thereby ensuring a long, productive,
healthy life for all people.”</blockquote>CDC claims they have the following Core Values (in their own words):
<blockquote class="tr_bq">Accountability — as diligent stewards
of public trust and public funds, we act decisively and compassionately
in service to the people’s health. We ensure that our research and our
services are based on sound science and meet real public needs to
achieve our public health goals. </blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq">Respect —
we respect and understand our interdependence with all people, both
inside the agency and throughout the world, treating them and their
contributions with dignity and valuing individual and cultural
diversity. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce at all
levels of the organization. </blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq">Integrity — we are honest and ethical in all we do. We will do what we say. We prize scientific integrity and professional excellence.</blockquote>Is the CDC living up to its mission statement?

CDC officials know continued pap screening is recommended by both HPV
vaccine manufacturers, despite vaccination status because there are
high-risk HPV genotypes not targeted by either Gardasil or Cervarix.

The CDC knows there are no reported deaths or permanent injuries reported after pap smears.

The CDC officials know or should know all of the facts outlined above.

Medical consumers need to ask themselves:

Has the CDC abandoned its mission in an effort to promote potentially dangerous vaccines of questionable benefit?

Source:-
http://www.activistpost.com/2013/04/hpv-vaccine-safety-has-cdc-abandoned.html