- PROTECTION WITH GARDASIL® What is GARDASIL®? All the facts you'll want to know about the vaccine.
Protect Yourself - COMMON QUESTIONS ANSWERED Get answers to the questions about GARDASIL® we're hearing from people like you.
Get Answers - TALKING TO YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL Ready to talk? Start the conversation with your healthcare professional.
Start the Conversation - BEEN VACCINATED?
3 IS KEY Find out what you should know after your first dose of GARDASIL®.
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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.
