Should Texas mandate a vaccine that fights Cervical Cancer?

I read this story and wanted to hear what you thought.
http://bettyashtonretired.blogspot.com/2...

As a nurse, I applaud the development of this vaccine. Too many young women unkowingly are exposed to HPV, and years later develop cervical cancer. I would support a mandatory vaccination protocol; it will utimately save lives. And the vaccine, although new, does not appear to have any questionable side effects. I started the vaccine series on my 13/daughter the month the vaccine came out, despite the fact that she has a good head on her shoulders and I would never expect her to be promiscuos (spelling??)

that is a sticky question.....on one hand we want to do what ever it takes to protect our daughters.......but on the other hand... is the protection that we give our daughters killing our daughters.........
Nope. And it isn't just Texas that is doing it. They are doing it in Minnesota too. So i am sure it is happening all over the United States. I am sure it originated in California....like every other one of these f'ed up laws. And what do i think? I pretty much just said it.
While i don't believe any state will ever successfully MANDATE vaccines of any kind (hopefully we will always respect the ideology of religious objectors), as a health educator, I do support any state putting the new HPV vaccine on the list of recommended vaccines (MMR, DPT, HIB, Hepatitis, polio, and chicken pox). All women are at risk for cervical cancer, but a woman who has HPV has a MUCH higher risk of developing cervical cancer. As a teacher, I advise all of my students to be immunized, even if they are not currently engaging in sexual activity. As a mother, my 16 year old will begin receiving the series next month. She is not sexually active, but obviously someday will be, and the earlier I can get that series of immunizations in her so she can begin developing immunity, the better.
Health educator, parent, and most importanty, a woman!!
It is being treated no differently than childhood vaccinations, that are mandated by state laws. If a parent files and affidavit to prevent the vaccine, based on personal or religious beliefs, the girl can be exempt.

One thing many people aren't thinking about is...if it is mandatory, most insurance companies can't deny coverage and if they do, state aid will be used to pay for it. When the drug is "optional" neither of these things are required and can leave people paying large amounts of money.

As a cancer patient, I have to say that...I would rather get a vaccine than more chemotherapy, surgery or any other cancer treatments.
There are loopholes-no one will be forced if parents object.
Some are afraid it will promote promiscuity-forgetting their daughters could be pure as the driven snow and will still be exposed by prehaps less virtuous husbands-to-be!