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GARDASIL
Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, 11, 16, and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant
Gardasil and Your Daughter
Gardasil does more for your daughter
GARDASIL does more than help prevent 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. In fact, 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 wartsGenital wartsGenital warts are usually flesh-colored growths that are caused by certain types of HPV.
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GARDASIL is for girls and young women ages 9 to 26.
Later may not be soon enough
Like other vaccines your daughter may have received, GARDASIL works to help prevent illness. GARDASIL works when given before there is any contact with HPV Types 6, 11, 16, and 18. That's why girls as young as 9 can get vaccinated.
Gardasil is part of your daughter's recommended vaccination schedule
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When you're ready, you'll be able to share the facts with her. But by getting her vaccinated with GARDASIL now, you'll be helping to guard her against cervical cancer and other diseases caused by HPV infection before she's old enough to worry about them.
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.
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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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GARDASIL is a registered trademark of Merck & Co., Inc.
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