The human papilloma virus is the most common sexually transmitted infection today and is currently still incurable. Approximately 79 million individuals in the United States are currently infected with HPV; Every year approximately 14 million people are infected with HPV. Since early 2012, a preventative measure against HPV is a vaccine given in three injections over six months, recommended for both male and female children at age 11 or 12. Although the HPV vaccine is not mandatory at this time, many individuals have openly expressed their opinions about the possibility. A man named Mike Adams wrote an article for the NaturalNews website in February 2007 titled “HPV Texas Tyranny Vaccine” explaining his concerns about the possible introduction of the HPV vaccine. As a result, Arthur Allen wrote “HPV Debate Needs an Injection of Reality” for the Washington Post in April 2007 to express his perspective on the topic. While both Adams and Allen agree that HPV vaccination lacks credibility, track record and proven long-term safety, Adams argues that the HPV vaccine should never be mandatory, while Allen believes the vaccine could be successfully mandatory in the future if civic observations advanced. over time. There is an ongoing debate regarding whether this HPV vaccine should be mandatory or remain optional, because it is not yet established whether the vaccine is even necessary. Adams believes the vaccine is not necessary due to alternative preventative measures such as “adequate exposure to sunlight and consumption of vitamin D, supplementation with probiotics, adequate intake of selenium and zinc, increased consumption of trace elements and iodine, regular exercise and many other safe activities." , natural, unpatented...... middle of document ......serve the long-term effects of HPV vaccination before a requirement can be issued. In conclusion, while Adams and Allen have their agreements on aspects of the vaccine, they disagree on a decision on the requirement. Adams sees no benefit in a mandate because he endorses alternative, off-patent treatments and believes drug companies are more interested in profit than public health and safety. Allen explains that he sees potential in the drug, but it should only be commissioned if it builds credibility and is developed more through observations of long-term effects. Works Cited Ackley, Katherine Anne, ed. Perspectives on contemporary issues: Readings across disciplines. 5th ed. Boston: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning, 2009. Print.Adams, Mike. “HPV Vaccine Tyranny of Texas.” Ackley 445-47.Allen, Arthur. “The HPV debate needs an injection of reality.” 448-50.