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Because HPV disease can impact males and females.
There are over 30 types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that will affect an
estimated 75% to 80% of males and females in their lifetime. For most, HPV
clears on its own. But, for 30 women a day in the US (about 11,000 women a
year), certain types of HPV lead to cervical cancer.
Other types of HPV can cause genital warts in both males and females. It is
estimated that each minute in the US, there is a new case of genital warts.
GARDASIL is the only HPV vaccine th a t helps p ro te c t a g a in st 4 typ e s of
HPV. In g irls and young w om en ages 9 to 26, GARDASIL helps p ro te ct
a g a in st 2 typ e s of HPV th a t cause a b out 75% o f c e rvica l cancer cases,
and 2 m ore typ e s th a t cause 90% o f g e n ita l w a rts cases. In boys and
young m en ages 9 to 26, GARDASIL helps p ro te c t against 90% o f genital
w a rts cases.
GARDASIL may not fully protect everyone. GARDASIL does not prevent all types of
cervical cancer, so it’s important for women to continue routine cervical cancer
screenings. GARDASIL does not treat cervical cancer or genital warts. GARDASIL
is given as 3 injections over 6 months.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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. Fainting
can happen after getting GARDASIL. Sometimes people who faint can fall and
hurt themselves. For this reason, your health care professional may ask your
child to sit or lie down for 15 minutes after your child gets GARDASIL. Some
people who faint might shake or become stiff. This may require evaluation or
treatment by your child’s health care professional.
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. Please see
the Patient Information on the next page to discuss it with your child’s doctor
or health care professional.
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