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You do everything you can for your daughter, and if she is still at the age where you're making her healthcare decisions, this section is for you. It's not too early to be thinking about a vaccine for cervical cancer for her.

If your daughter is in her late teens or 20s, take a look around the rest of this site for information you can share with her.

  1. Gardasil and
    your Daughter
    What you should know before getting her vaccinated.
    Know the Facts
  2. Questions for Your
    Daughter's Doctor
    Get the conversation started with your daughter's doctor or healthcare professional.
    Start the Conversation
  3. Common Questions
    Answered for Parents
    Get answers to some of the most common questions parents have about GARDASIL.
    Get the Answers

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.

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 does not treat cervical cancer or genital warts. GARDASIL will not protect against diseases caused by other HPV types or against diseases not caused by HPV. GARDASIL is given as 3 injections over 6 months.

SELECT SAFETY INFORMATION

Anyone who is allergic to the ingredients of GARDASIL, including those severely allergic to yeast, should not receive the vaccine. GARDASIL is not for women who are pregnant.

The side effects include pain, swelling, itching, bruising, and redness at the injection site, headache, fever, nausea, dizziness, vomiting, and fainting. Sometimes fainting is accompanied by falling with injury, as well as shaking or stiffening and other seizure-like activity. Only a doctor or health care professional can decide if GARDASIL is right for you or your daughter.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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





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