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The HPV Vaccine Does Not Cause “Mental Retardation”

The American Academy of Pediatrics has released a statement that emphasizes that there is no scientific validity to the statement made by presidential candidate Michelle Bachmann in regards to the HPV vaccine. It does not, as the politician believes, cause “mental retardation”. Instead, it protects girls from cervical cancer. During a Republican presidential debate, Minnesota Representative Michele Bachmann argued with Texas Governor Rick Perry about his executive order that mandated that all female students be vaccinated with the HPV vaccine. It is clear that she is against this particular vaccine. Her statements that night included: “To have innocent little 12-year-old … Continue reading →

HPV Vaccine Legislation in the United States

The HPV vaccine for young women has been a subject of debate and legislation around the United States over the last few years. First, some background: in 2006, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Gardasil, a vaccine that protects against four different types of human papillomavirus (two that cause cervical cancer and two that cause genital warts). The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that the vaccine be given to all eleven and twelve year old girls. Since then, different states have taken different approaches to the vaccine. In 2007, the state of Virginia and the District … Continue reading →

Birds Threatened by the Gulf Oil Spill

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While BP is still working on finding a good way to clean up the Gulf of Mexico spill, wildlife is suffering as it affects its habitat or food supply. Here are some of the birds that could be in danger: – American Oystercatcher (The American Oystercatcher eats oysters and the BP oil spill could endanger the bird’s food supply.) – White Ibis (The White Ibis, which nests along the Gulf of Mexico, isn’t an endangered species but as a wadding bird, the oil can threaten it and its food source.) – Common Loons (The common loons are just now recovering … Continue reading →