The vaccine Gardasil that is supposed to prevent cervical cancer has had thousands of complaints involving it with a variety of health problems. The drug  Gardasil has had 7,802 “adverse event” reports from the time of its approval of use by the Food and Drug Administration two years ago to today. These reports blame the vaccine for causing side effects ranging from nausea to paralysis, and even death. Out of the fifteen deaths reported to the FDA, ten were confirmed.

          Gardasil prevents the spread of the sexually transmitted virus Human Papillomavirus (or HPV). HPV is known to cause cervical cancer in a small amount of girls and women. Merck & Co, the drug’s manufacturer, says it has distributed more than 26 million Gardasil vaccines worldwide, including almost 16 million in the United States. Merck claims the illnesses could just be a coincidence after receiving the vaccine.

          The vaccine can be administered on girls as young as nine years old, and Texas Governor Rick Perry has tried to issue a mandatory vaccination of all school girls entering the sixth grade in September 2008, but the Texas legislature has overruled Perry, forbidding mandatory vaccination until 2011.

          The attorneys at Cappolino Dodd Krebs LLP are experienced in handling products and dangerous drug cases, and are available to help you and your family determine your rights when you or your loved one has been harmed by a dangerous drug or product.  Call a defective drug lawyer today at 1-800-460-0606 for a free consultation.

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