Topic: Throat Cancer

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47: Killer Wasp
• 13:05 - 15:15

47: Killer Wasp

Marketing and Side Effects of the Gardasil HPV Vaccine

The marketing of the Gardasil vaccine expanded from young girls to boys following claims by celebrities like Michael Douglas regarding HPV-linked throat cancer. Reports of adverse neurological effects in young women, such as involuntary movements and "walking backwards," contributed to skepticism. The segment highlights a history of vaccine-related concerns within Black communities.