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GARDASIL
Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, 11, 16, and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant
Protection With Gardasil
Gardasil does more
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. GARDASIL is the only cervical cancer vaccine that helps protect against 4 types of human papillomavirus (HPVGenital HPV (human papillomavirus)About 30 types of HPV are known as genital HPV since they affect the genital area.
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See Full Glossary): 2 types that cause 70% of cervical cancer cases, and 2 more types that cause 90% of genital warts cases.
Who should get vaccinated with Gardasil?
GARDASIL is for girls and young women ages 9 to 26. Vaccination is recommended for girls as young as 9 because GARDASIL works when given before there is any contact with HPV Types 6, 11, 16, and 18.
If you're already sexually active, you may still benefit from GARDASIL. That's because even if you have been exposed to HPV, it's unlikely that you have been exposed to all the types of the virus covered by this cervical cancer vaccine. That means GARDASIL could still help guard you against HPV types you haven't been exposed to.
Your doctor or healthcare professional can help you understand more.
If you are considering GARDASIL for your daughter, learn more here.
3 doses for protection
GARDASIL is given in 3 doses over 6 months. Play the video to take a closer look at the vaccination schedule :
If you've already gotten your first dose of GARDASIL and want to be reminded about your next 2 doses, we can help.
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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