There are potential side effects, such as seizures, which could conceivably result in brain damage; however, I'm thinking they're rare. I don't agree that this vaccine should be forced onto 12 year olds, though.

Yes, the vaccine prevents a virus that can cause cancer, but the patient must be sexually active to contract that virus. What is Perry's stand on the mandated distribution of condoms? Or teaching about safe sex in schools? I would imagine that if a sexually active female used a condom, they would also prevent the virus.