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Wichita Teen Says She's Dying From Vaccine
A Wichita teen says after getting the Gardasil vaccination she developed horrible and deadly side effects. Reporter: Deb FarrisEmail Address: dfarris@kake.com |
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Posted by: Kathy
Location: Miami, Florida
on Mar 2, 2009 at 04:55 PM
I have to say as a mother of 2 daughters 18 & 20 I had them vaccinated 3 years ago. Thankfully we had no problems and I believe as in all vaccinations there is risk. But how many thousands are saved the misery of cervical cancer. Unfortunately there is dowfall to all success.If I had to do it again I would say yes to Gardisal.
Posted by: Anonymous
on Mar 2, 2009 at 02:32 PM
In the last 40 years America has grown dependent on a pill or shot for everything. If you have a tiny sniffle you go see the doctor... though you could quite easily ride it out. Doctors took an oath to heal no matter who the person. Now doctors, insurance companies, and drug companies use us as their means to have a better life. If America is sick they profit. Do you really think with the billions spent on cancer that their is no cure. Of course there is... but they will never disclose it because there is too much money in the treatment. In the next few years we will be hearing of more and more deaths and women who are no longer able to have children. Women are disposable anyway right?/?
Posted by: shelby
Location: haysville
on Feb 25, 2009 at 05:56 PM
we live you gabby. and pray for you everyday!!!
Posted by: Denise
Location: Jacksonville
on Feb 20, 2009 at 09:35 PM
For all who want to rid Gardasil from the market. Please go to this web sight and sign this petition www.thepetitionsite.com/14/investigate-gardasil-vaccine-risks-now I too am ONE LESS. Jessie Ericzon was my beautiful granddaughter. Two days after her third Gardasil shot, she was DEAD. This madness must stop and it is we THE PEOPLE who must stop it. Put this petition web site on your to send list and e-mail it to everyone you know. Tell them to pass it on. All these deaths must not be for naught. Over 40 have died and 17,000 adverse reactions. Statistics say, this is only 1% that have been reported to VAERS. The numbers are staggering. Families should not have to go through what we are still experiencing. Jessie will have been gone one year On Feb. 22.
Posted by: Andy
Location: Wichita
on Feb 20, 2009 at 06:33 PM
Get her to a good kinesologist as soon as possible. We have used Dr. John Carlston for years and he can solve about any medical problem that is sent to him- no matter how weird or "incurable". He got rid of my lupus for example. Go get help now and quit the medical doctors. They call it a medical practice for a reason. Kinesology or muscle reflexology lets the body tell the doc what needs to be done to solve the problem. Carlston is the best. My whole family comes to see him from all over the country.
Posted by: kelhir
Location: CA
on Feb 20, 2009 at 09:07 AM
Gabi We wish you improved health and applaud your strength in getting the word out about those who have had severe adverse reactions to Gardasil. For the 10,ooo plus suffering and the girls who have died > 27. Seizure, paralysis, migraine, GBS, stroke, debilitating health and death are among the frightening effects that girls are experiencing. There needs to be further study by the physicians who support review and want to see benefits outweigh the risks. Gardasil, with the alarming statistics publicly available has NOT proven this.
Posted by: tim
Location: watertown new york
on Feb 19, 2009 at 09:55 AM
our daughter jessica ericzon,17,died a year ago Feb. 22nd. we have been living a nightmare knowing that Gardasil killed her. 37 deaths now and over 16,000 reactions some very serious. * people die from peanut butter and the FBI raids the plant and its pulled from the market. How many deaths from Gardasil will it take. Isn't one daughter-ONE TOO MANY!Google Jessica Ericzon or go to her memorial website at last-memories.com
Posted by: Roger
Location: Mechanic Falls, Maine
on Feb 18, 2009 at 03:29 PM
It should be taken off the market. Even one death, if Gardasil is proven to be the cause, is too many.
Posted by: jay
Location: wicihta kansas
on Feb 18, 2009 at 01:27 PM
i went to school with her from elementry through middle school with here and i go to south and she shouldnt die because of a stupid shot
Posted by: Roberta Boyce
Location: Raleigh, NC
on Feb 18, 2009 at 08:25 AM
Get this girl on Chelation Therapy!! This girls is overdosing on Aluminum!!! The Chelation therapy can work for her. Dr. Mark Flannery is treating a dozen or more garasil girls through Chelation Therapy and they are improving. Please please take this seriously. Medications won't work long-term. She needs to be rid of the aluminum in her body!
Posted by: Tammy
Location: Oklahoma
on Feb 18, 2009 at 12:56 AM
This scares me. My daughter received this vaccination when she was 17 and has suffered from various medical maladies since - chest pains, stiff joints, anemia, gastro-intestinal problems and fatigue. Prior to this the most she ever had was strep throat. I hadn't even considered that any of these might be caused by Gardasil but this has opened my eyes. What is going on? Why is this drug still on the market?
Posted by: Rick
Location: NJ
on Feb 17, 2009 at 04:41 PM
For information on the adverse effects of Gardasil check http://www.newswithviews.com/NWV-News/news57.htm According to this link Gardasil has been connected with nearly 9,000 “adverse events,” including the deaths of 18 – perhaps 20 – girls and young women. In addition, there were 140 “serious” events reported (27 categorized as “life-threatening”), with 10 spontaneous abortions and six cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome – all since January 2008.
Posted by: Rick
Location: NJ
on Feb 17, 2009 at 04:33 PM
Vaccines do cause injuries. In 1986 Congress established the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program as an alternative remedy to judicial action for specified vaccine-related injuries and deaths. Just last year the NVICP ruled that a vaccine had caused a 9-year-old girl's autism.
Posted by: Jenn
Location: Warren, PA
on Feb 17, 2009 at 04:25 PM
I have been dealing with HPV for over 17 years. As long as you continue to have your annual pap smears and have your HPV taken care of when it does pop up, you can remain healthy. I had once given thought to my 10 year daughter receiving the vaccine. I have since changed my mind. I feel that the government needs to take a good, hard look at this drug and it's adverse reactions. Until they do, I will skip this one for my daughter.
Posted by: Momof4
Location: Wichita
on Feb 17, 2009 at 03:25 PM
I have 4 daughters who all had had the usual vaccines. I have read alot about vaccines and my personal oppinion is that you dont get autism from vaccines. Gabby I will tell you that if you have gotten sick from Gardisil you have saved a ton of lives by speaking out. My oldest daughter is 7 so we have some time any ways. But I will deffinately do my research and not rush her in to have this once she is 12. Thanks for being so brave to stand up and tell us whats going on. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Lisa
Location: OH
on Feb 17, 2009 at 01:33 PM
At age 4 my son mysteriously developed the same symptoms plus tics (2 stroke like incidents, sub-clinical seizures, weak fine and large motor skill, sensory issues etc..). He just this year at age 7 recovered from the seizures, tics, inability to learn and over all weakness. It's a severe injury that not many recover from.
Posted by: maggie
Location: virginia
on Feb 17, 2009 at 05:23 AM
This makes me so sad. My son got autism from his vaccines. Buyer beward.
Posted by: Russell
Location: Wichita
on Feb 17, 2009 at 12:25 AM
All insults aside, do some research on the subject (S). Go to fda.gov and type gardasil in the search bar. Read their report titled "Information from CDC & FDA on the safety of the Gardasil vaccine". It is self explanatory. Of course there are those that will say that the CDC & the FDA are in the pockets of the manufacturers and all of that bunk, but the truth is this a safe vaccine with benefits that far outweigh the risks. Don't take my word for it, this comes from the Center for Disease Control's own report. What happened to Gabi is dreadful, but very well could have happened regardless of the vaccine use or not. S, Just to let you know, you are the one that made this a man vs woman issue in your very first post. Your "opinion" is that men shouldn't comment about female issues & can't possibly understand. Well my "opinion is that you are wrong. There are plenty of female doctors that would stand firmly in agreement that the vaccine is safe.
Posted by: Dawn
Location: Kansas
on Feb 16, 2009 at 05:45 PM
The one thing we are all forgettting, is that this is a sexually transmitted virus. There is a simple way of stopping it-Abstinence before marriage. And before you open your mouth and say i'm some religious freak on my high horse, I have HPV, and yes I had sex before marriage. The treatments I recieved for HPV almost ruined my chances of having any further children. And even after a hysterectomy, I still run the risk of having Cervical Cancer. So let's try teaching our daughters and sisters to keep their legs together, instead of giving them a shot that may or may not really work or cause other medical problems.
Posted by: Rick
Location: NJ
on Feb 16, 2009 at 03:28 PM
Leslie Physicians don't PRACTICE medicine. They are in the medical BUSINESS. Your doctor gave you a Gardasil shot, which is designed to prevent a disease you already have? WHY? $400 sounds like a good reason.
Posted by: Rick
Location: NJ
on Feb 16, 2009 at 03:05 PM
I've noticed several people from the medical profession have commented that they wouldn't get a Gardasil vaccine or have their daughters get it either. Smart people. With all the news about vaccines causing autism, the vaccine "experts" keep saying that no vaccine and no medicine is without side affects, but still won't say it might cause autism. But who is making the big bucks from all these vaccines?
Posted by: Gaylene
Location: Benton
on Feb 16, 2009 at 02:42 PM
Gabby if you need anything please let me know, you were one of my favorite students. You have so much to give to others and you are such a wonderful caring person. Please e-mail me.
Posted by: Irma
Location: London,Ontario
on Feb 16, 2009 at 01:26 PM
Detergents,toxic pesticides,salt injected into their body and with the help of Poly- sorbate 80 the chemicals transferred through the Blood Brain Barrier.This is MEDICAL FASCISM PEOPLE,THESE DETERGENTS CAN WASH OUT PROTEINS AND LIPIDS FROM THE ENDOTHELIUM (the inner layer of the blood vessel).The ALUMINUM ADJUVANT NEVER BEEN CHECKED PROPERLY,IN MY OPNION THIS DEADLY COMBINATION CAN MELT/DISOLVE/BREAK UP OUR MYELIN AND AXONS.LOOK AT THE SYMPTOMS PEOPLE AND WAKE UP.MORE THAN 10150 GIRLS REPORTED ADVERSE EFFECTS.THEY HAVE REPORTED OVER 5000 EMERGENCY VISITS,458 HOSPITALIZED,261 DISABLED,29 DEATH,2017 DID NOT RECOVER,152 LIFE THREATINING,837 FEVER,1643 SYNCOPE,45 WEIGHT DECREASED, 51 HAIR LOSS/ALOPECIA,381 PALLOR,62 FACIAL PALSY,374 DECREASED FEELING,43 VERTIGO (DIZZY),453 PRURITUS,250 EVENTS WITH LOSS OF STRENGTH(ASTHENIA)59 THROAT THIGHTNESS,151 MUSCULOSKELATAL STIFFNESS, 58 TWITCHING,29 INABILITY TO WALK(ABASIA), 221 MYALGIA,52 GUILLAIN-BARRE,103 WARTS, 351 NUMBNESS,ETC.ETC.
Posted by: Leslie
on Feb 16, 2009 at 01:19 PM
It's medical, and let me break that down more.....Physicians PRACTICE medicine. Therefore Gardasil, is an attempt for a positive outcome of cervical cancer threats. I have cervical cancer and my doctor gave me the shot anyway, it was 2 weeks ago. I've been really tired since I got the first shot, but nothing other than that. No I'm not thrilled that my insurance didn't cover the shot ($400), that's a little too late in my opinion since I already have it. Point of the story is, you never know what's going to happen, not only with medication/vaccines etc. I'm terribly sorry you are going through this.
Posted by: Brandie
Location: San Jose
on Feb 16, 2009 at 12:26 PM
Shannon, I know you back from Elementary and Jr. High and Girl Scouts. I'm very sorry about what has happened in your family. No one deserves this kind of pain and anguish. My mother had cervical cancer. They treated it by removing her uterus. She could no longer have children after that. I love you men, but try to imagine having your womb gutted out because cervical cancer wasn't caught in time. It's a little like possibly loosing your testicles. You are no longer able to have children. It also affects a great many other things. My mother has bladder problems due to that organ's removal. The cancer can also spread beyond just your cervix, just like any other cancer, mutating and eating away at your body. Of course women are scared of cancer like this and wish to try anything to attempt to block it from harming them. Don't begrudge anyone who has taken a dangerous drug that promises to help with that.
Posted by: S
on Feb 16, 2009 at 12:11 PM
Russell, it seems to bother you much more than it bothers me. You seem very concerned about my attitudes towards men. You are very sensitive and feel the need to prove how knowledgeable you are about the subject. All I did was state my opinion. It's very easy to understand how I would feel that you cannot understand, being that you aren't a woman. I don't see what is so hard about that. If it really means that much to you than concentrate on your work and not on comments left on a message board by someone you do not know. You are just upset because I don't agree with you. I'm sorry but I don't have to. Like I said, I'm entitled to my opinion. Just because I don't think men REALLY understand about cervical cancer and it's effects on a woman in no way indicates I have "sensivitiy towards men in general"...LOL...it indicates that I think you don't know what you are talking about. But good effort in trying to make it look like you really care about the actual topic.
Posted by: Christi
Location: wichita
on Feb 16, 2009 at 11:23 AM
My daughter Carmen has had 2 of these vaccines since the start of last yr. She has had a continous rash, chest pains, achy joints off and on all year. She's been seen by 3 different drs. No one could figure out what was wrong w/ her. They assume she's just having an allergic reaction to food, laundry soap. Told me to watch what she eats.Or she could just be stressed. Then told us she is allergic to penisillin. I don't know if her condition has to do w/ Gabi's. I'm going to pray to god its not. I don't think I could handle going thru what Gabi's mom is. I don't want to assume the worst. But i'm definately going to look into this and see if its related. Thank you so much for posting this !!!!! My prayers are for you Gabi!! You are so beautiful and brave!!!!
Posted by: LJ
on Feb 15, 2009 at 11:24 PM
This is a horrible article, Gardasil did not "cause" deaths anymore than this teenager can prove that what she is experiencing is "caused" by Gardasil. It might have happened without the vaccine.
Posted by: Russell
Location: Wichita
on Feb 15, 2009 at 08:48 PM
S. I am sorry that you are so sensitive about men in general. But, like it or not I can and do relate to the subject probably even more than you can. People die during surgeries everyday but that doesn't mean the surgery should never be done again. As I stated earlier there is not a vaccine on the market that hasn't had a death or deaths attributed to it's use. The Gardasil vaccine is constituted from the same adjuvent as the Hep B vaccine, which is required by our schools for our children. Gabi, I'm very sorry for your ordeal and I will keep you and your family in my prayers, but as for S. you really have some issues to work out and I wish you the best with that.
Posted by: taylor
Location: wichita
on Feb 15, 2009 at 05:07 PM
gaby... i miss you and hope you get to feeling better i just want to let you and your family know that my thoughts and prayers go out to you!!
Posted by: Annie B.
Location: Wichita
on Feb 15, 2009 at 03:51 PM
Shannon and Gaby. . . I don't know you.I've never met you, but ever since I heard about Gaby I have warned all of my friends and family not to get the shot. I am so so sorry and I can't even imagine what you are going through. May god bless you and keep you.Hang in there Gabby.
Posted by: Joe
Location: Iowa
on Feb 15, 2009 at 03:36 PM
From the New England Journal of Medicine 2007, 26% of all women in a large study tested positive for HPV. Of these, 2.1% had HPV 16 and 18, the ones the vaccine protects against. Of the 2.1%, the virus cleared on its own in 90% of the cases. This means only 0.21% of women are protected by the vaccine. Not the sales pitch we hear. Merck, the maker of the vaccine, is also the only provider of the MMR vaccine which has caused an explosion in autism rates. They also knew in 1991 that our children were being exposed to levels of mercury hundreds of times higher than all safety standards via vaccination yet they kept this information to themselves. A memo disclosing this was published in the LA Times.
Posted by: Keri
on Feb 15, 2009 at 03:25 PM
I googled Gardasil and came up with this website. Not only could this help the family, but the general story as well. There are people fighting back. http://www.yourlawyer.com/topics/overview/gardasil_side_effects
Posted by: S
on Feb 15, 2009 at 01:02 AM
If the men are so offended by what I said than maybe they need to stop being so sensitive. No, I've never had a prostate exam but then again I'm not commenting on prostate vaccines am I? LOL Nothing, not one thing I said, was "insulting". I don't care how much time you have spent in a gynecologists office, you are still not a woman and you still do not understand. I stand by my comment. It is my opinion, as a woman, and I am entitled to it. I wouldn't venture to comment on something I know nothing about. And I'm sorry but you, being men, cannot possibly relate to this issue. That's just a fact. There's no reason to be mad about it and insult me or insinuate that I'm a bad mean and o so evil woman, or that I "hate men". Thanks for your advice Russell but there are a lot of men who cannot handle a woman with an opinion. Unfortunately for you I just happen to be that woman, so lighten up. And Jake, trust me, you are a man.
Posted by: Russell
Location: Wichita
on Feb 14, 2009 at 10:19 PM
As a man who spends 5 days a week in a gynecologist's office, I find the comments by S. offensive and of an un-educated manner. You do not make your point about anything by insulting others. My advice is that you work out your anger issues with men and then return to comment when you can be more civil.
Posted by: Shannon S
Location: Wichita
on Feb 14, 2009 at 09:17 PM
I want to thank everyone for the support and continued prayers for Gabi. We can't begin express how much we appreciate each and everyone of you. There is a online petition asking President Obama to force an investigation into Gardasil and the adverse events being reported by thousands of girls. It can be found at www.nvic.org. They are wanting 30,000 signatures before presenting it to the Obama administration. Please continue to help Gabi and thousands of other girls voices be heard. Shannon
Posted by: Jake
on Feb 14, 2009 at 06:39 PM
Why shouldn't men comment on this subject? Their lives are affected by the actions of their wives, girlfriends and daughters. Is the heartbreak of death/long term illness of a child only a womans perogitive? And yes, HPV may be carried by men, but where the hell do you think they are getting it? Are you so ignoranct to think that men cannot/do not get cancer on their genitalia? Scientist are finding that HPV is directly related to some throat and tongue cancers found in men. This is not just a womans issue, it is a human health issue.
Posted by: mark o
Location: boston
on Feb 14, 2009 at 05:15 PM
tell her about MMS if she wants a good fighting chance of surviving without relying on the same corporations that made her sick. research MMS on the web. this potential cure is widely available and cheap.
Posted by: Justin
Location: PA
on Feb 14, 2009 at 04:47 PM
I will never take another vaccine again. They are all crap. I won't even take a flu shot or one that could cure cancer. All these vaccines do is screw up your immune system! If you want to live healthy, it comes from eating right and maybe taking supplements, not from the doctor's office. So many people are on drugs and medicine, it's insane! Most people really don't need half the meds they are on. For Gabi and her family, I promise to keep you in my prayers. And for "S", I guess you've never had a prostate exam before? Get over yourself, everyone has problems and things to deal with. It's called life!
Posted by: Dr P
Location: United States
on Feb 14, 2009 at 04:30 PM
I've been researching the literature on the clinical studies and writing about Gardasil before it hit the market. In the 2000 women in their 20s (who are screened for adverse health) who were tested there were no side effects, but now that 16 million girls younger than that that aren't screened are being vaccinated they're seeing the more troubling aspects of the vaccine come out. The vaccine has not been tested for more than 2 years. The HPV-induced forms of cervical cancer (those protected against by Gardasil) occur due to chroniv HPV infection, which occurs in less than 7% of all women. Killing 1% to save 5% (rough numbers) is not a good benefit to risk ratio. In the FDA literature, Gardasil does not prevent HPV infection. It was tested for a much shorter time than it takes for the cancer to occur (which means it might not be as efficient at prevention as they say). And it was not tested in young girls. I want to see this vaccine pulled until further safety testing is done.
Posted by: Jake
on Feb 14, 2009 at 10:30 AM
Anon @ 11:34. Jake is a nickname meant to retain privacy, it is neither male nor female. No, I have not had a close call with cervical cancer, rather, I flat out had it, period. The testing, the waiting, the treatments, the adverse reaction to the treatments. Getting checked, checked again, checked again until finally getting the A-OK, still worrying because you know that the possibility is quite high that you will be fighting this fight again. Yeah, I am more than qualified to comment on this issue. As a woman you were insulted by my comment? Get over it. As a woman I am insulted by your stupidity. Lets see if you are a real woman, woman enough to apologize for your absolute and complete ignorance, not that I will be waiting. Are you rushing your children off to be guinea pigs? I am not.
Posted by: Courtney
Location: wichita
on Feb 14, 2009 at 12:15 AM
Gabby is truely an amazing person and i feel so nad for her for having to go through this its not fair that she is losing her life over the Drug they need to take it off the market so that way no more girls have this promblem im so sorry gabi & i prey you get better love Courtney P.
Posted by: anon
on Feb 13, 2009 at 11:34 PM
Jake, what would you know about the benefits outweighing the risks? Are you a doctor? Have you ever had a close call with cervical cancer? And what makes you sure it's so treatable? I would possibly stick to something you would know more about. As a woman, I find your comment insulting.
Posted by: S
on Feb 13, 2009 at 11:30 PM
This is just for the men commenting...cervical cancer if caught early is treatable. However, it can go from bad to worse, for example spreading to other organs, very quickly but most of you probably do not understand this. It irritates me to read a comment from a man who has never spent one day in a gynecologists office, has never had a pap, has never understood remotely what it is like to be a woman, lecturing about how preventable and treatable cervical cancer is. For your information HPV which causes cervical cancer is carried by men. Would you, being a man, not be inclined to try a vaccine if for say it was for testicular cancer or for prostate cancer? You really shouldn't be commenting on something you know absolutely nothing about. Just because you read a few things online or google something doesn't make you an authority. When it's your life and health as a woman that is at stake, you would understand.
Posted by: Emma
Location: Wichita
on Feb 13, 2009 at 10:41 PM
I find it disgusting that the drug company does not reveal that it is the boys who are the carriers of the virus that may cause cervical cancer in girls and young women. Why don't they vaccinate them? And why aren't they forthcoming in their advertisements as to how the girls and young women contract the virus.
Posted by: Sherri
Location: Wichita
on Feb 13, 2009 at 09:09 PM
My daughter , who is now 16, had all 3 shots given, her doctor highly recommended her receiving them. After reading comments, I now know that in the last 3 months she complains alot of dizziness, being faint, weak, blurry vision, and this has been a child who never misses one day of school. I wont say her symptoms can totally be blamed on the Gardasil, but I will take her symptoms more serious I can assure you.
Posted by: k
Location: A
on Feb 13, 2009 at 07:41 PM
If we just teach our girls abstinence then we wouldn't have to worry so much about cervical cancer. My daughter will know the consequences of pre-marital sex. To Gabi & her parents, don't get down on yourself for getting the vaccine, how could you have known this would happen? Stay strong, and keep up your fight until it's taken off the market. We are praying for your healing!
Posted by: Denise
Location: Wichita
on Feb 13, 2009 at 05:33 PM
Gabby, You are such a brave young lady!!! Keep telling your story little angel. People are listening. To those of you who have heard Gabby's story and are reading these comments, please keep this wonderful family in your prayers. Please Instead of being "One Less" Be one "Who Refuses to be one Less". Gardasil we're coming after you. It might take us some time to get you but with our community praying for us and supporting us, this beautiful young lady who is not afraid to stand up and say Gardasil you are killing me, the story is now getting out there. We will take this all the way to D.C. if that's what it takes. Gabby we stand behind you. I'm so glad that you've blessed both my daughter and my life. Be strong dear one. You have the world standing behind you. Denise
Posted by: Brandy
Location: Wichita
on Feb 13, 2009 at 04:56 PM
Gabby, i go to South High with you i have never met you but when i heard of your story i cried! you are such i beautiful girl and i've seen you cheer and you are amazing.. you have such great spirit! im so sorry this is happening to you an your family! you guys are in my prayers!
Posted by: Still loving you
Location: Kansas
on Feb 13, 2009 at 04:52 PM
I'm so sorry you have to go through this, Gab. I miss being in your life, especially when you are dealing with such pain. I am one of many who are loving you from a distance; but, please know you are in my prayers every day and I love you very much. I hope that the goodness in your heart rubs off on others so that we may be together again one day. Keep your chin up. You make me very proud. I love you!
Posted by: Cynthia
Location: Mulvane
on Feb 13, 2009 at 04:33 PM
To Russell: No drug should be given to children if the vast majority side effect is death. I have had cervical cancer several times due to HPV. I have even had aa tumer removed from my cervix. I obviously have not died from it and have I two beautiful daughters since the last episode. I will not have either child vaccinated we will take our chance with HPV. They pulled baaby cold medicines off of the shelves because of many years less than 100 children died, why are they allowing this vacine to still be given?
Posted by: Elizabeth
Location: Wichita
on Feb 13, 2009 at 03:58 PM
I am retired from the medical field. Sometimes bad reactions happen from medications or vaccines. That is something that is very unpredictable. I am so sorry to hear about this young lady. I can't imagine how hard it is for her parents to see this happen.
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: wichita
on Feb 13, 2009 at 03:06 PM
And it is stories like this that when the doctor asked me if i wanted my daughter to get the shot and told me i should think about it i told her it was WAY TO NEW (this was 2 years ago) and that i was just unsure I wanted to wait, then about a year ago i was asked again if i wanted her to get it and by this time she was 17 and i pretty much left it up to her telling her in my opinion it there was not ENOUGH PROOF this thing even worked out there and that if i was her i would NOT GET it. This is terrible and for them to say the benefits outweigh the risks...HUMMMM how many of them got this shot for their kids... they would rather kill other pppls kids before they pull this thing off the shelves.. i mean how many more ppl have to suffer the side effects of this before they take it off the market
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 13, 2009 at 02:13 PM
My18yr old daughter recieved all 3 shots last year. She recently had a episode while at work she went to get up and all of a sudden got very dizzy like going to faint they took her blood pressure it was168 over 118 and pulse was 240 doctor put her on blood pressure meds. But all test like 24 hour heart monitor and echocardiogram came back normal. Wander if Vaccine could be the culprit....
Posted by: Caitlin
Location: Wichita
on Feb 13, 2009 at 01:45 PM
Gabi i miss you so much! i do miss cheering with you. I'm sorry that this had to happen to you. You and your family will be in my prayers! People let her story be an opening to your eyes. Really the risk of this drug isn't worth it. It can be prevented but if you are going to die from a cancer in who knows how many years its not worth it to take some shot and end up knowing you are going to die in a few months.
Posted by: a mom
on Feb 13, 2009 at 12:26 PM
if you seriously object to this killer vaccine, stop buying the magazines advertising Gardasil and voice your dissent to TV networks that promote it,too.
Posted by: Michelle
on Feb 13, 2009 at 12:03 PM
DO NOTTAKE THIS VACCINE!!!!! It's is not worth it! Gaby, girl...keep your head up. We are praying for you! xoxo
Posted by: AR
Location: Garden City
on Feb 13, 2009 at 11:49 AM
I have HPV, and it did turn into cervical cancer. I initially wished this vaccine had been created just a few years earlier. But the risks aren't worth it. We should really be focusing on preventing HPV through education. HPV is so common that most people carrying it don't even know they have it! Please people! Be safe and get your yearly exams ladies! You can stop it before it becomes cancer!
Posted by: Russell
Location: Wichita
on Feb 13, 2009 at 11:43 AM
I am a Nurse in a women's clinic, I had my daughter recieve this vaccine with no side effects at all. There is no medication on the planet that has not had any adverse side effects or fatalities associated with their use. I believe it is widely known that far more lives will be effected in a positive manner as opposed to a negative one. I mean c'mon people die from anaphalactic reactions to peanuts every day and I don't see any extremists fighting to take peanuts off the market. Let's get real people the benefits do outweigh the risks. The only thing better would be for parents to actually teach their children that sexual activity is not something meant for casual entertainment. There are far more serious complications related to promiscuity than there is to the Gardasil vaccine.
Posted by: katherine
Location: goddard
on Feb 13, 2009 at 11:31 AM
ever since i got the shot i've had a constant migraine. 24/7. every second of everyday. my mom is having to homeschooled now and its ruined my life. all though i dont think its taking it. i feel so horrible for gabby. no one deserves that.
Posted by: Jake
Location: Wichita
on Feb 13, 2009 at 11:21 AM
The benefits DO NOT outweigh the risks. Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable of all cancers. How high does the death toll/disabling side effects have to be before this drug is pulled off the market?
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Ks
on Feb 13, 2009 at 11:10 AM
How many lives does it take? To stop making a deadly and unsafe drug. When will people under stand that one drug doesn't work the same on everyone? It's not same as an over the counter drug. This is a very serious drug that the Doctors don't know that much about. Look what's happening to many girls and the side affects that it causes, is it safe?
Posted by: Janae
Location: Harper
on Feb 13, 2009 at 10:57 AM
I have had all 3 shoots, I have to say they did hurt worse then any other shoot i have, but they didnt make me sick or anything.
Posted by: Kirsten Jamison
Location: Wichita, KS
on Feb 13, 2009 at 10:37 AM
Gabby Swank is one of my best friends. And seeing her like this kills me. I hate not ever getting to see her at school anymore. And what people don't know is that she spends most of the time in a wheelchair. I hate hate hate this freaking drug. Hate is a harsh word, but it's ripped my friend's life apart. I just wish she was happy and healthy again. Gabby is taking this so well though. She is always talking about God and how close she is with him. Gabby is so strong, she blows my mind. I love her so much and I pray for her everyday. If you want to stop this vaccine from being on the market, Gabby told me to tell everyone about this website. Once up to 30,000 signatures this drug will be removed. www.nvic.org PLEASE help save Gabby and other girls from Gardasil.
Posted by: Anon
Location: City
on Feb 13, 2009 at 10:27 AM
Any doctor who knows about the risks and complications of this vaccine and still advocates for it and gives it is most likely getting some financial kickback from the company. To the parents of any girl who was given this vaccine, DON'T feel guilty! We're led to believe that our doctors are here to "do no harm", but the almighty dollar often controls their decisions. Now it's time for someone to file a class action suit against the maker of Gardasil.
Posted by: mom of 2 teen girls
on Feb 13, 2009 at 10:22 AM
My oldest daughter (17 at the time she got the shot) got all the vaccinations of the Gardisil shot and cried each time. She said it hurt so bad, worse than anything ever. She had a roguh time after the last round for a few weeks. It made her sick and tired also. She has recovered. I will not be having my younger daughter get the shots. It is not worth it
Posted by: Tim
Location: Wichita
on Feb 13, 2009 at 10:18 AM
Condoms 1, Pharma industry 0. Except they still get the government they paid for to back them. Health care in this country is sick because it's about as big as business gets. The more money, the more power, the more corruption. And the Gabi Swanks of the world take the brunt.
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 13, 2009 at 09:47 AM
Just like the gov't to insist you take some stupid med. then the med kills you. NEVER, EVER, take a new med until it has been proven. Unless you're terminal and are going to die anyway. I knew this would happen.
Posted by: P
on Feb 13, 2009 at 09:43 AM
I hope there is some young, aggressive attorney out there, who knows there stuff, and is ready and willing to take this case on!
Posted by: Pray for Gabi
Location: wichita
on Feb 13, 2009 at 09:26 AM
I have HPV and the side affects are not near as bad as the ones Gabi is experiencing.. I have two young daughters who wil NOT be reciecving this vaccine thanks to this story.. I had no IDEA!!! I was distraught that they had not had this around when I was younger... thank god for unanswered prayers... Alsoyoung women and moms.. beware of the DEPO shot for birth control do your homework on that too... The side affects were devastating on my life.. Severe weight gain, suicidal thoughts from depression, unbearable mood swings and a hysterectomy at reccomendation at 25 for early stages of menopause because the depo was attacking the estrogen naturally produced in my body... Keep your daughters well they are the future!!!
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 13, 2009 at 09:22 AM
I had my reservations about this when it first came out. Giving a vaccine like this to such young girls. I am so glad I finally decided against it!
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: ark city
on Feb 13, 2009 at 09:14 AM
I agree that one death is too many...this is so ridiculous...the makers of meds dont care how they affect people they just want the money. my mom is a nurse and when this came out she said, there is no need for this its just for money. It truly is. i feel terrible for this girl and her family! this should def be taken off the market. I worry about giving my kids any kinds of shots for this reason. there are too many things they dont tell you and if its not required they have it, they dont get it. i can't believe they said the benefits outweigh the risks...just shows you they dont care if people have bide effects or even die from it. shows you must really so your research before getting any vaccine. Hope this girl can recover! hang in there!
Posted by: anonymous
on Feb 13, 2009 at 08:27 AM
The government should tell this family that the benefits outweigh the risk, how stupid can the government be, they need to stay out of something and will not admit they made a mistake. One death of a young person is to many and the government and drug company should have to pay.
Posted by: Jenn
on Feb 13, 2009 at 08:18 AM
Did she take all of the doses or just one?
Posted by: Amanda
Location: Wgtn
on Feb 13, 2009 at 08:11 AM
I am sorry for your tragedy! I do thank you for being brave and strong enough to go public! Also I’d like to thank KAKE for running the story! We have been considering this vaccine for our 13 year old daughter. This story just ended my contemplation. You may have just saved her life! Thank you and I wish you, your family and anyone else suffering from this drug the best.
Posted by: joe
Location: kansas
on Feb 13, 2009 at 08:06 AM
God bless you gabi you fight this little lady keep telling your story.
Posted by: Brenda
Location: Kansas
on Feb 13, 2009 at 08:01 AM
How is it possible that the benefits out weigh the risks when you take totally healthy young ladies and make them sick enough that they are dying? Is makeing one person die worth the life of one person who might have developed cancer later on?
Posted by: Mimi
Location: Wichita
on Feb 13, 2009 at 07:51 AM
I am so glad I didn't have my daughters get this vaccine. To think, I could potentially have 3 very sick, or dying kids. Gabi - I really hope you get better. Like others have stated, you are a very brave young lady for sharing your story.
Posted by: Sarah
Location: Wichita
on Feb 13, 2009 at 05:58 AM
This is one of the saddest stories I have read in a while, my thoughts and prayers are with you Gabi. Folks need to think for themselves more and make their own decisions, especially where their health and the health of their children are concerned. Looks like the Bush Doctrine is still in full force behind the scenes, working against his real enemy; We The People. That was really easy to pin on the previous regime, just as republicans go around blaming democrats for all the worlds' ills. Figured I would take the opportunity before someone tried to blame Obama, or the "libs".
Posted by: Iysun
Location: Brooks
on Feb 13, 2009 at 03:16 AM
Oddly enough, if you do your research,you find that many of the major global Pharmaceutical companies were run by, or even started by ex nazi's. Quick example of the top of my head: SS officer and former IG Farben vice president, Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands. Taking this into account, one starts to see why so many people seemingly get ill or worse after taking these drugs. We've all read too many stories like this. And until we all get to the truth, we'll be reading many more I'm afriad.
Posted by: Rachel
Location: Wichita, KS
on Feb 13, 2009 at 12:48 AM
I went to school with her and She used to be so full of life and now its hard seeing her like this. Gabi I'm praying for you. I really hope things get better. You are so brave for sharing the story. Always thinking of you.
Posted by: mom
on Feb 13, 2009 at 12:10 AM
This story broke my heart. I am the mother of teenage girls and I will not be taking my girls for this vaccination. The FDA doesnt want to remove this drug from the market, educating against it may be the way to go. God Bless you Gabi. And Mom stop blaming your self, you made a decision based on family history and trust that this drug was safe. You are a good Mom.
Posted by: Pat
Location: Wichita
on Feb 13, 2009 at 12:02 AM
...now do some research yourself and find out just how many other vaccines are just as dangerous if not more so, you will be surprised. btw they fixed the results of the tests using lab mice that died...they just threw out the results and got new mice. Ask your doctor if common sense is right for you...
Posted by: terri
Location: topek
on Feb 12, 2009 at 11:40 PM
I was told by our doctor this week to give this shot to my girls, and I was giving it serious consideration since I respect our doctor's opinion. Thanks Gabi for telling your story, my girls will not have this shot based on your experiences. God bless you for saving lives and we will pray that your own health will begin to improve.
Posted by: ali
Location: Wichita
on Feb 12, 2009 at 11:02 PM
We know this young girl and her family and she is very brave and courageous to want to just do her part and share her experience so that others don't have to go through what she and her family are going through. We just keep praying everyday for the miracle that God will heal her from this. It is a tragedy that this family is going through this, as well as other families that have gone through the same thing and worse. Some lives have been lost, or taken, by this vaccine that is supposed to protect. All just so the FDA can make money. How many lives have to be ruined or lost before this is taken off the market. I am thankful that my daughter isn't old enough that we had to make that decision without knowledge of the severe risks. Now we know and she will NOT get this vaccine! I am just truly, deeply sorry that Gabi is going through this. You are always in our thoughts and prayers!
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Wichita
on Feb 12, 2009 at 11:00 PM
It is really upsetting to hear this, and upsets me more when parents who have done their homework and are leary about vaccinations are treated like they are jeapordizing their childrens' health. There are a lot of problems with vaccinations being swept under the rug, and parents are the only ones who love and care about their childrens' health enough to make the final call.
Posted by: bobbie
Location: wichita
on Feb 12, 2009 at 09:17 PM
the company that produced the gardasil drug has made it's money, now good luck to all that have taken it. They won't care one way or another, which is disgusting.
Posted by: MICK
Location: WICHITA,KS
on Feb 12, 2009 at 09:16 PM
AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNED, ONE DEATH IS TOO MANY. IT IS JUST ONE MORE DRUG THEY ARE GOING TO MARKET REGARDLESS OF THE OUTCOME.
Posted by: Erik
Location: Wichita
on Feb 12, 2009 at 07:39 PM
I'm glad that our family doctor talked us out of the vaccine, due to the known reactions to it, but sorry that anyone's child should suffer from an overzealous marketing campaign.
Posted by: mominks
Location: butler county
on Feb 12, 2009 at 07:21 PM
This is why I said NO to the vaccine for my children. There has not been enough research on this vaccination. How horrible for this girl. Thank you for making your story public Gabi, you have probably saved lives.
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 12, 2009 at 07:12 PM
The EXACT reason i refused to take it. I told my mom that there was no way i was going to take something that hasn't been out long enough to know what the long term side effects were. Prime example...take it off the market NOW!
Posted by: Cara
Location: KS
on Feb 12, 2009 at 07:01 PM
I had to cancel my daughters appt. for this due to car problems.....I am glad I did, because she is not getting this done now! I hope they get it off before there are too many that don't know what it is doing to young girls and women.
Posted by: Bob
Location: Wichita
on Feb 12, 2009 at 06:57 PM
This is what happens when you use humans as guinea pigs. Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and least deadly cancers out there, but the makers of this vaccine would have you believe that if every girl child between the ages of 12 and 22 are not given the vaccine their lives were in immediate danger. Some states fell for this line and tried to mandate the vaccine. Now our children are getting sick and dying. This poor girl and her family.
Posted by: SCOTT
Location: DC
on Feb 12, 2009 at 06:53 PM
OUTWEIGH THE RICK, ARE THEY CRAZY? OK, SO I GOING TO GIVE YOU SOMETHING THAT MAY SAVE YOU, OR IT MAY KILL YOU, SLOWLY. GIVE ME A BREAK. TAKE IT OFF AND FIX WHATEVER IT IS IN THE DRUG. THAT DRUG COMPANY SOULD PAY FOR EVERY VICTOM THAT GET ILL FROM THAT DRUG IF THEY THINK ITS WORTH THE RISK. THE GOVERMENT SHOULD GIVE ALL THERE KIDS THE DRUG IF THEY THINK ITS STILL WORTH THE LIVES THAT ARE BE RIPPED FROM PEOPLE. THIS MAKES ME SICK. I AM SO MAD AFTER READING THIS.... OUR GOVERNMENT IS MESSED UP.
Posted by: Keri
Location: Anywhere
on Feb 12, 2009 at 06:39 PM
See, this is why I refused to even take Gardasil! Not enough testing was done before it entered the market! TAKE IT OFF THE MARKET!!
Posted by: cobie
Location: wichita
on Feb 12, 2009 at 06:20 PM
gabby im so sorry! your such an amazing person. I got to catch the ending of your interview with kake and i realized how simply amazing and brave you are. May God Bless You!!!
Posted by: ArmyWife
Location: Kansas
on Feb 12, 2009 at 06:16 PM
There is no reason to have something like this still on the market! Just because they say it has benifits it's not worth finding out. If it was the CDC or FDA's child that was dying from this I'm sure it would no long be sold. GET IT OFF THE MARKET AND STOP KILLING KIDS!
Posted by: SB
on Feb 12, 2009 at 06:03 PM
I'm so sorry to this young woman and her family for the tragedy that has befallen them. Thank you for sharing this with other people. I was going to give this to my daughter but now I don't want to take a chance. Best of luck to you. You are in my prayers. |
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Anyone who has been harmed by this vaccine, please visit http://politically-confused.blogspot.com/2009/11/cheerleader-injured-by-h1n1-shot-now.html and scroll down to listen to the radio program. There IS hope! A cheerleader who got the H1N1 vaccine and reacted badly to it has been cured, but the media isn't tell you that! There IS hope if you are willing to pursue naturopathic treatment! Jenny McCarthy's son got autism from vaccines and yet he is cured now. The same place cured this cheerleader. They might be able to cure your daughter too! It is all about getting the heavy metals out of her system. The radio show I've linked actually interviews the doctor who cures people of vaccine reactions. It may not be approved by the FDA, but the vaccines that hurt us ARE approved by the FDA, so should we really put so much trust in it? There is HOPE! If you don't know where to start, e-mail me.
My daughter who was also a healthy and vibrant girl is now suffering violent seizures directly after her 3rd shot and a strange miscarriage and who knows what is coming ....I dont even know where to begin with this so anyone willing to reach out and lead me in the right direction PLEASE email me
I have to say that I am so glad this drug is not mandatory where I live. Just look at the ingredients it is poison and not worth the risk anybody even without medical education can see that. It is sad that they allow so many people to DIE before they actually consider it unsafe.
I have always been a supporter of vaccines but for some reason, this one has truly bothered me. I have had mixed feelings and I have decided against the shot for my daughters right now. Believe it or not, my own doctor asked us not to get the shot at this time until more research was concluded. Gabi - you are a beautiful young lady. Do not give up the good fight. You are young and strong. We love you and we pray for you every day. Hang on! You wouldn't believe how many people are supporting you through thoughts and love. God Bless.
I like so many of you here. Am Quite Angry with our Medical Industry. I am Gabi's Gr-mother. And it Kills all of us to see her go thru this living torture she endures daily. Her Mom's decision to vaccinate her, was not due to her being sexually active. Because she Is not, nor has been. It was decided because of our Families Medical History with Cervical Cancer. She is the Most Phenominal Young Lady you could ever know. A very Loving and Giving Person. And now paying the Price for the Drug companies. She is Only telling her Story from her Heart to Help others like herself. Not to Gain anything but the Hope that her Voice May Save another unsuspecting Family, from going thru what She Is Daily Living. Babygirl Nana Loves U ! And I Applaud your Strength you show, even when you are scared and crying on the inside. Thank the Lord you have such a Strong Faith in God.If He brings you to it, He'll bring you Through it. Stay Strong and fight your fight. We are All behind & With You. Prayers.
Our government sure loves us, eh? My mum tried to get me on that shot. I told her that it hasn't been around for 20 odd years, so I wasn't about to trust it(not that I trust many vaccines, anyway). Good thing I listened to my instinct.
"The CDC and the FDA say they have received thousands of reports of adverse reactions to the vaccine, but the government adds, it continues to find that the benefits of Gardasil outweigh the risks." Follow the lined pockets and you will find why this is on the market.
We must stand in the gap for our daughters and young girls! Gardasil is BAD. Here in VA, the shot is now on the "recommended vaccine schedule" (w/ an easy 'opt-out' option though the doctors don't tell anyone this fact) for girls as young as 9(huh?)despite increasing & overwhelming evidence that the risks far exceed the benefits. Lead researcher Diane Harper admits "giving this shot to young girls is a great public health experiment; immunity will not last beyond 3 years (advertising claims girls will "never" get cervical cancer), and Gardasil protects vs. only 2 of the 100 strains of HPV (strains 16&18)." Months of research opened my eyes to the hand-in-glove relationship of government, medical establishment and big pharma! Don't be deceived...follow the $$s! The cost of the vaccine is high and lobbyists & doctors are paid thousands to promote the shot. Girls need the loving truth that avoiding risky, promiscuous behavior is the only sure way to avoid disease. Visit judicialwatch.org
I want this off the market. it is killing people
It is a difficult decision as to vaccinate or not. My heart goes out to all of those suffered. Please, I encourage all of you to research ALL of the info on the side effects of vaccines. GO to a homoeopath and get the homoeopathic form of any of the vaccines before you vaccinate. This is a non toxic safe prophylaxis to help you/your childs body develop an immune response for not only being vaccinated but from the exposure of others being vaccinated. For side effects you can also get homoeopathics for detoxification and recuperation. www.neuro-intelligence.com for your complimentary report on how vaccinations suppress our immune system and create other diseases.
My 9 yr. old daughter was due for shots in which Gardisil was to be included. I asked what it was for and then the doc gave me a 20 minute impressive talk. I was accepting. She got one shot. They I felt sick and confused as to whether I did the right thing. We did not go back for the 2nd. At my son's doc visit I told my concerns to the dr. regarding her young age and the drug too new...she isn't a guinea pig. He said, "you will get her the shot and I'll tell you why." Hmmm. What is that!! Quiet an eye opener. Where on earth do we go? what is the truth? As I have asked the Lord to please show me what to do, I beleive he has led me to this website called nvic.org. We won't be going back for this vaccine. I am sorry for all of you who have children affected by this vaccine. We live in a very sinful world. It seems the Lord will be coming back very soon!!
My daughter, Victoria Ventimiglia, has been having seizures since March 31, 2008. Doctors seem to believe that my daughter's seizures are stress induced and will not relate them to Gardasil. My daughter currently experiences the following: seizures, migraines, fainting, tremors, twitches, numbness, staring or blank episodes, tingling, eye pain, joint pain, neck pain , memory loss, confusion, brain fog, regression and chronic fatigue. Jodispeaks@aol.com
I just recently found out that my daughter had been given this shot while she was at a group home for 3 months a year ago. She kept seeing different doctors because her health was deteriating rapidly. She hasnt had a period since 2 months after receiving the shot, she has recently been having fainting spells and bloody noses, along with headaches, stomachaches, fatigue, and the doctors keep saying they can't figure out whats wrong with her. Reading all this had made me VERY SCARED! I have another daughter who is 10. I will NOT be giving her this vaccine.
To Kathy - So your daughters are some of the lucky ones. Now knowing there is a chance your daughter can die from this and you would still give it to them?!? You have got to be kidding me. I think you promote Gardisil because thank god you daughters did not see the side effects.
I'm so sorry for Gaby and the thousands of other affected girls and their families. Since I heard of this and other stories and researched about it I know that my kids will not become another gardasil victim. Merck is doing a study with boys now so they can promote it for boys. Thank you for sharing your story Gabby and I pray that you and all the other victims will heal and find justice.nobody deserves this. Seek out natural doctors with their skills for a cure not only symptom treatments. Think out of the box. And pray everyday for healing and guidance for your recovery. Because there is hope in everything. Always have faith, the Lord is the greatest healer of all. Don't believe that you will die, even if the doctors told you so. You still have time to find a cure. There are testimonies out there from people who were terminally ill but recovered and live. nothing is impossible. I will keep you in my prayers Gabby.