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Hi <recipient name>,

As friends it's important that we watch out for each other. That's why I wanted to send you a few of the many facts that I've learned about human papillomavirus (HPV), cervical cancer, and how to help protect yourself from them.

HPV is a common virus
  • HPV is a virus that can affect both men and women.
  • HPV usually has no signs or symptoms, so many people don't know they have it or that they could pass it on to others.
  • About 80% of women will have had HPV by the time they are 50 years old.*
HPV and cervical cancer
  • For most women exposed to HPV, the virus will clear on its own, but for some, cervical cancer and other diseases—like genital warts—can develop.
  • Most of the women diagnosed with cervical cancer were exposed to HPV in their teens and 20s.
  • Regular Pap tests and wellness visits are the best ways to help protect against HPV and cervical cancer.

I hope this information is helpful, but there's more you should know about HPV and the ways you can help protect yourself. Take a look at this Web site and let's talk soon!

Your friend,
<senders name>

*Number represents more than 30 genital HPV types, not just HPV Types 6, 11, 16, and 18.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT GARDASIL

GARDASIL is the only cervical cancer vaccine that helps protect against 4 types of human papillomavirus (HPV): 2 types that cause 70% of cervical cancer cases, and 2 more types that cause 90% of genital warts cases. GARDASIL is for girls and young women ages 9 to 26.

Anyone who is allergic to the ingredients of GARDASIL should not receive the vaccine. GARDASIL is not for women who are pregnant. GARDASIL does not treat cervical cancer or genital warts.

GARDASIL may not fully protect everyone, and does not prevent all types of cervical cancer, so it’s important to continue routine cervical cancer screenings. GARDASIL will not protect against diseases caused by other HPV types or against diseases not caused by HPV.

The side effects include pain, swelling, itching, and redness at the injection site, fever, nausea, dizziness, vomiting, and fainting. GARDASIL is given as 3 injections over 6 months.

Only a doctor or healthcare professional can decide if GARDASIL is right for you or your daughter.

Read the Patient Product Information or the Prescribing Information for GARDASIL.



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