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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. 

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Hi <recipient's name>,

As friends it’s important that we watch out for each other. That's why I wanted to send you a few of the many facts that I’ve learned about human papillomavirus (HPV), cervical cancer, genital warts and how to help protect yourself from them.

HPV is a common virus
  • HPV is a virus that can affect both men and women.
  • HPV usually has no signs or symptoms, so many people don't know they have it or that they could pass it on to others.
  • About 75% of sexually active Canadians will have at least one HPV infection during their lifetime.
HPV, cervical cancer and genital warts
  • For most women exposed to HPV, the virus will clear on its own, but for some cervical cancer and diseases—like genital warts—can develop.
  • Anyone is at risk of developing an HPV infection, and it’s most common in teenagers and young adults.
  • Regular Pap tests, wellness visits, limiting your number of sexual partners, using condoms properly and regularly, and vaccination against certain types of HPV are the best ways to help protect against HPV and cervical cancer.

I hope this information is helpful, but there's more you should know about HPV and the ways you can help protect yourself. Take a look at this Website and let's talk soon!

Your friend,

<sender's name>

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT GARDASIL®

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.

Read the Patient Product Information or the Prescribing InformationTo retrieve this information you will be re-directed to a page within our main Merck Frosst Website which contains Product Monographs, Prescribing Information, Product Information and Consumer Information approved by Health Canada. Click here to go to the Gardasil® page on MerckFrosst.com for more information.



This site is intended only for residents of Canada. This Website is for information purposes only.
®Registered Trademark of Merck & Co., Inc. Used under license.

©2009 MERCK FROSST CANADA LTD. All rights reserved.
HPV-09-CDN-84140570-WEB