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
Talk to Your Doctor or Healthcare Professional.

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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