Posted by Mike Malone | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 08-03-2010-05-2008
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In today’s New York Times, “Merck to Halt Lobbying for Vaccine for Girls.” The company has been criticized for its efforts to push state legislation that would make the HPV vaccine mandatory for schoolgirls. According to the piece, “The company said it made the decision after realizing that its lobbying campaign had fueled objections across the country that could undermine adoption of the vaccine.” The company declined to provide information on how much money it has already spent lobbying for mandatory HPV vaccination.
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Posted by Mike Malone | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 07-03-2010-05-2008
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The 33rd Carnival of Feminists is up at “The Greatest Blog You’ll (Probably) Never Read.” Last week’s post on “Pelvic Exams and Informed Consent” is included, as are links to other bloggers’ takes on feminism on Facebook, solo traveling, Barack vs. Hillary, women athletes, advertising, the HPV vaccine controversy, and more. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Mike Malone | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 04-03-2010-05-2008
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Although Women’s Health News has moved, I’ll add a post here now and again to let you know what has been added to the new site. Click on over and join us at the new place.
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Posted by Mike Malone | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 03-03-2010-05-2008
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The NewsHour on PBS aired a segment tonight, “New Study Stirs Debate over Mandatory Cervical Cancer Vaccination.” The NewsHour health correspondent, Susan Dentzer addresses a new study of HPV infection rates, the HPV vaccine, and debate over making the vaccine mandatory. A transcript is available, as are audio versions via RealAudio and mp3 download.
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