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US Citizenship General DiscussionMandatory Gardasil vaccination for Citizenship?
QUOTE (TayRivers @ Sep 17 2008, 11:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If you choose to immigrate to a country and that countries immigration policy is that you need to have a vaccination done then you have a choice, you either have the vaccination and get the immigration status that you want or you dont get the vaccination done and you dont get the immigration benifit.

Every country of the world is free to impose its own immigration laws and requirements. The US are not making this a requirment of Citizenship, They are making it a requirment to immigrate to the US. If you are already here in the US and have your Greencard then you do not need to have this vaccination done to become a citizen. If you are just applying for a visa then you will need to have this vaccination done if you are in the age group before they will approve your visa.


That's really not what I meant when I started this thread. I know that if the US decides that you must be able to juggle 8 hockey pucks with one hand tied behind your back to be able to gain entry, then they can decide that and that's the end of it.

My reason for opening this topic is to discuss the concern I have for the US to make this specific vaccination a mandatory thing. This is a relatively new vaccine, testing is as yet inconclusive as to long term effects and there are risks of death and illness attached to this vaccine that don't happen with other ones. The CDC doesn't agree with this course of action, stating that the illness that this vaccine protects females against is not a communicable disease.

My question is, why did they choose this particular vaccine. Why not something a little more important like the chicken pox or pneumonia vaccinations? Why did they choose something so controversial. THAT is my question.
heartovmidnightNot TellingCanada2008-09-17 11:10:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionMandatory Gardasil vaccination for Citizenship?
QUOTE (Kanyiri @ Sep 17 2008, 11:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think it is terrible that they are requiring a vaccine that has limited effectiveness - whether or not it is fatal to those to get the vaccination.

Giving the excuse "no one is forcing you to be a citizen" is idiotic. No one is forcing people to commit crimes and some people would like to torture those who do. And yet we have laws saying that is unconstitutional. Even though no one is forcing you to be a citizen, there should not be unnecesary and perhaps fatal consequences.


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heartovmidnightNot TellingCanada2008-09-17 10:23:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionMandatory Gardasil vaccination for Citizenship?
QUOTE (fwaguy @ Sep 17 2008, 10:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If you were within the 16-26 age range window... Since citizenship is not mandatory, you certainly can manage the "window"....


I understand what you're saying and for my own personal situation, I'm outside of the range but if I had a daughter who was within that range, or if I myself were within the range and wanted to obtain my citizenship, I would be outraged at the fact that this vaccine that even the CDC has deemed potentially life threatning is mandatory to obtain citizenship.
heartovmidnightNot TellingCanada2008-09-17 09:34:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionMandatory Gardasil vaccination for Citizenship?
QUOTE (fwaguy @ Sep 17 2008, 10:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Gardisil is an age appropriate vaccination... something like up to 26 yrs of age.... If you are outside the age appropriate window you are not required to receive


True, but that would mean any female children would be required to have it.
heartovmidnightNot TellingCanada2008-09-17 09:22:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionMandatory Gardasil vaccination for Citizenship?
In a press release from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency, it was noted that as of July 1, 2008, any immigrant wishing to become a legal US citizen will be required to take the controversial Gardasil as part of their inoculations.

Gardasil, a vaccine for the HPV (Human Papillomavirus) has been under fire due to the fact that it has caused illness and even death in some people. Additionally, the CDC opposed the mandatory use of Gardasil because HPV is not a contagious disease. An immigration lawyer has questioned the governments decision regarding these requirements stating "If the government is trying to take care of everyone, they should be doing it also with the citizens."

Thoughts?

Personally, if I was going for my Citizenship, this would make me think SERIOUS second thoughts.
heartovmidnightNot TellingCanada2008-09-17 09:10:00