YOU ARE DOING EVERYTHING YOU CAN TO HELP PROTECT YOURSELF FROM HPV, CERVICAL CANCER AND GENITAL WARTS—NOW DO EVERYTHING YOU CAN TO HELP MAKE AN IMPACT
You already believe that helping to protect against HPV, cervical cancer, genital warts and other HPV diseases is important. Now you have the chance to show how much you care for others by making sure every woman you know has all the facts about HPV and the diseases it can cause.
Learn everything you can.
Do everything you can.
Talk to your healthcare professional.
As you spread the word, remember that GARDASIL® is the only HPV vaccine that helps protect against 4 types of human papillomavirus (HPV): 2 types that cause 70% of cervical cancers, and 2 more types that cause 90% of genital warts.
Be sure to check back often—we’ll be updating the ways we bring you information about GARDASIL®. Thanks for helping us make a difference in the fight against HPV, cervical cancer, genital warts and other diseases caused by HPV.
GARDASIL® is a vaccine indicated in girls and women 9-26 years of age, for the prevention of infection caused by HPV types 6, 11, 16, and 18 and the following diseases associated with these types: cervical cancer, abnormal and precancerous cervical cells, vaginal and vulvar cancers, abnormal and precancerous vaginal and vulvar cells, and genital warts.
GARDASIL® helps prevent these diseases but it does not treat them. And just like all vaccines, GARDASIL® may not fully protect everyone who gets it. GARDASIL® does not protect against all types of HPV. Duration of protection over the long term has not been established. Vaccination with GARDASIL® is not recommended during pregnancy.
Like all vaccines, GARDASIL® may cause some side effects. GARDASIL® has been shown to be generally well tolerated in adults and children as young as 9 years old. The most commonly reported side effects in girls and women included pain, swelling, itching, bruising and redness where the shot was given. Fever, nausea, dizziness, headache and vomiting were also reported. Allergic reactions may occur.
Even if you get vaccinated with GARDASIL®, it is still important to continue having regular Pap tests.
Only a healthcare professional can decide if GARDASIL® is right for you or your daughter.
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