Cervical vaccine in need of further investigation

THERE are some things worth protesting about. Recently, I took to the streets to retain the medical card for the over-70s, stop the education cuts and highlight the reduction in assistance to people with disabilities.

However, I have hesitated in joining the protest on the HPV/Gardasil vaccine, although I recognise it is motivated by the best of intentions.

Maybe having witnessed my healthy four-month-old become severely disabled when innoculated with a vaccine makes me more cautious.