Human papillomavirus, for short known as HPV, is a sexually transmitted infection that can potentially lead to cervical cancer and warts genitals. Not all cases of HPV cause cervical cancer, only certain strains. Yet the increasing number of cervical cancer deaths actually caused by HPV has undeniably attracted public attention. In response to the mortality rate from cervical cancer, pharmaceutical companies developed an HPV vaccine. The vaccine was seen as a major medicinal breakthrough for some, but raised a number of concerns for others. Although the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine have been proven, they continue to spark controversy as supporters and opponents weigh their views on whether or not the vaccine should be mandatory. Vaccine proponents argue that HPV is becoming more and more universal around the world. the human population and pharmaceutical companies have come up with a cure. They believe that once individuals began having sex, their chances of being exposed to HPV skyrocketed. This sexually transmitted infection (STI) can cause many dangerous effects. Jonathon Temte, professor of medicine at the University of Wisconsin (2008), states: "More than 40 HPV serotypes can cause genital infections, but types 6, 11, 16 and 18) are responsible for about 70 percent cases of cervical cancer and 90 percent of cases. cases of genital warts in the United States” (p.28). Since most cases of cervical cancer are linked to HPV, this vaccine has the potential to be life-changing. People who contract HPV often do not show any type of symptoms, which could pose a serious problem because they do not seek medical care. This type of neglect has led to staggering demographics in the past. Sen...... middle of paper ......beneficial and it might save some lives, so it should be mandatory.Works CitedWorks CitedDailard, Cynthia. (2006) “Guttmacher Policy Review, Vol. 9, no. 4. Guttmacher Institute. Gulli, C., Intini, J. and George, L. (2009). The cervical cancer vaccine has not been shown to be safe or effective. In S. Engdahl (Ed.), Current controversies. Vaccines. Detroit: Greenhaven Press. Javitt, Gail et al. (2008). “Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics, Vol. 36, number 2, pages 384-395. » American Society of Law, Medicine and Ethics. Temte, J.L. (2008). The human papillomavirus vaccine represents a beneficial medical advance. In L. Gerdes (Ed.), Opposing Viewpoints. Medicine. Detroit: Greenhaven Press. Tomljenovic, Lucij, Shaw, Christopher. (2012) “Too Fast or Not Too Fast: FDA Approval of Merck’s Gardasil HPV Vaccine.” Internet.