HPV Vaccine
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Human Papillomavirus
(HPV) Vaccine, GARDASIL helps protect individuals ages 9 to 45 against the
following diseases caused by 9 types of HPV: cervical, vaginal, and vulvar
cancers in females, anal cancer, certain head and neck cancers, such as throat
and back of mouth cancers and genital warts in both males and females
Human
Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine, GARDASIL helps protect individuals ages 9 to 45
against the following diseases caused by 9 types of HPV: cervical, vaginal, and
vulvar cancers in females, anal cancer, certain head and neck cancers, such as
throat and back of mouth cancers and genital warts in both males and females
How is
GARDASIL given?
GARDASIL is a
shot that is usually given in the arm muscle. GARDASIL may be given as 2 or 3
shots. You must make sure you receive all doses in order to be protected.
For persons 9
through 14 years of age, GARDASIL can be given using a 2-dose or 3-dose
schedule. For the 2-dose schedule, the second shot should be given 6–12 months
after the first shot. If the second shot is given less than 5 months after the
first shot, a third shot should be given at least 4 months after the second
shot. For the 3-dose schedule, the second shot should be given 2 months after
the first shot and the third shot should be given 6 months after the first
shot.
For persons 15
through 45 years of age, GARDASIL is given using a 3-dose schedule; the
second shot should be given 2 months after the first shot and the third shot
should be given 6 months after the first shot.
Benefits of
GARDASIL injection
In Prevention of
HPV-associated cancers; HPV can cause many cancers and pre-cancerous lesions in
female genitals and is responsible for the majority of cervical and anal
cancers.
In Prevention of
Genital warts (Skin bumps on or around the genital or anal area); HPV is also
the main cause of genital warts.
This vaccine is
intended to prevent these and not to treat them. It is normally given between
the ages of 9 and 26. The vaccine works by increasing your body’s natural
defense (immunity) against the human papillomavirus.
HPV vaccines are
considered very safe and the benefits far outweigh the potential health risk.
This vaccine has been studied in many thousands of people and shown to be
highly effective in reducing HPV infections.
Common Side
Effects
Most side effects
do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the
medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them.
·
pain, swelling, redness, itching, bruising,
bleeding, and a lump where you got the shot
·
headache
·
fever
·
nausea
·
dizziness
·
tiredness
·
diarrhea
· abdominal pain
Safety Advice
Alcohol (Consult your doctor)
It is not known whether it is safe
to consume alcohol with GARDASIL Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy (Safe If prescribed)
GARDASIL Vaccine is safe to use
during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing
baby.
Breastfeeding (Consult your doctor)
Information regarding the use of
Gardasil Vaccine during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your
doctor.
Driving (Consult your doctor)
It is not known whether Gardasil
Vaccine alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any
symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney (Safe if prescribed)
GARDASIL Vaccine is probably safe
to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that
dose adjustment of Gardasil Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please
consult your doctor.
Liver (Safe if prescribed)
GARDASIL Vaccine is probably safe to use in
patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose
adjustment of Gardasil Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please
consult your doctor.
