GARDASIL 9 (RECOMBINANT HPV NONAVALENT VACCINE)

This medication is a vaccine used to prevent cancer of the anus, abnormal tissue growth of the anus, or genital warts cause by certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV).  In girls and women, it is also used to prevent cancer of the cervix/vagina/vulva and abnormal tissue growth in these areas that can lead to cancer. Vaccines increase the body’s natural defense (immunity) against the virus.

This vaccine does not protect against all types of HPV, only the types in the vaccine. It is used to prevent the diseases and will not treat active anal/cervical/vaginal/vulvar cancer, genital warts, or other diseases caused by the types of HPV in the vaccine.

Read the Vaccine Information Statement available from your health care professional before receiving the vaccine. If you have any questions, ask your health care professional.

This vaccine is given by injection into the muscle of the thigh or upper arm by a health care professional.

This vaccine is given as 3 separate doses. The second dose should be given 2 months after the first dose, and the third dose should be given 6 months after the first dose. The vaccination schedule should be followed closely for the vaccine to be most effective.

This vaccine is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your health care professional for more details.

Redness, itching, swelling, bruising, and pain at the injection are some possible symptoms that may occur. Fever and headache may also experience. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your health care professional promptly.

Infrequently, temporary symptoms such as fainting/dizziness/lightheadedness, vision changes, numbness/tingling, or seizure-like movements have happened after vaccine injections. Inform your care professional right away if you have any of these symptoms soon after receiving an injection. Sitting or lying down may relieve symptoms.

Precautions

This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Tell your health care professional your medical history as well as if you have allergies to yeast or to other vaccines so you can avoid complications.

 

Interactions

Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your health care professional. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor’s approval.

Some products that may interact with this vaccine include: “blood thinners” (such as warfarin), cancer chemotherapy, corticosteroids (such as prednisone, dexamethasone), drugs that weaken the immune system (such as cyclosporine, tacrolimus).

Available brand:

  • Gardasil (Merck Sharp & Dohme)

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