Get the Facts About HPV

Human papillomavirus or HPV is a virus you may not know too much about—but you should. So take a look around. Getting the facts about HPV and the diseases it causes is the first step toward helping to protect against it.

  1. HPV
    Types     Make sure you know which types of HPV cause the most cases of disease.
    Know the Types
  2. Diseases Caused
    By HPV     Get the facts about cervical cancer and genital warts.
    Learn About the Diseases
  3. Protecting
    Against     HPV     Heard of HPV? Find out how to help protect against it.
    Protect Against HPV
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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.



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