Human Papillomavirus: 1 Virus, More Than 1 Disease

Cervical cancerCervical cancerCervical cancer is cancer of the cervix. Cervical cancer is a serious condition that can be life threatening.
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See Full Glossary is caused by certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). Other types of the virus can cause genital wartsGenital wartsGenital warts are usually flesh-colored growths that are caused by certain types of HPV.
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See Full Glossary. Cervical cancer is a serious disease that affects the lives of sisters, wives, mothers, and daughters each year. And while genital warts aren't life threatening, they can be life altering. Get the facts about these diseases now.

Talk to your doctor or healthcare professional if you want to know more about the diseases caused by human papillomavirus.

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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.