The Only Cervical Cancer
and Genital Warts Vaccine
GARDASIL
is the only vaccine that may help guard against diseases caused by human
papillomavirus (HPV) Types 6, 11, 16, and 18:
HPV
Types 16 and 18 cause 70% of cervical cancer cases, and HPV Types 6 and 11 cause
90% of genital warts cases.
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Today
Gardasil
is for girls and young women ages 9 to 26. GARDASIL works when given before you
have any contact with HPV Types 6, 11, 16, and 18. If you’ve already been
infected with HPV, you may still benefit from GARDASIL, because it is unlikely
that you have been infected with all 4 types of the virus covered by the
vaccine. That’s why we feel it’s important for you to know about this vaccine
now.
Important Information
For Young Women Ages 18 To 26
Vaccination with GARDASIL does not take the place of Pap tests (cervical cancer
screenings). You should keep following your doctor's or healthcare
professional's advice on getting Pap tests.
Pap
tests have been proven to help save lives. A Pap test looks for abnormal cells
in the lining of the cervix before they have the chance to become precancerous
or cervical cancer. The more severe the abnormality, the more likely it is that
cervical cancer could develop in the future.
Having
an abnormal Pap test isn't any reason to panic—it doesn't always mean that you
are at risk for cancer or even have HPV. Your doctor or healthcare professional
may repeat the Pap test or do other tests as needed.
Pap
tests will still be an important part of taking control of your health—and
taking care of yourself.
Important Information
For Mothers Of Girls Ages 9 To 17
Pap
tests (cervical cancer screenings) have been proven to save lives. A Pap test
looks for abnormal cells in the lining of the cervix before they have the chance
to become precancerous or cervical cancer.
Your
daughter's doctor or healthcare professional can tell you when her first Pap
test should be.
In the
meantime, you can start her good healthcare habits now. Take her for regular
wellness visits. Understanding the importance of wellness visits now may help
her maintain regular checkups as she gets older.
Important Information
About GARDASIL
HPV Types 16 and 18 cause 70%
of cervical cancer cases, and HPV Types 6 and 11 cause 90% of genital warts
cases. GARDASIL may not fully protect everyone and does not prevent all types of
cervical cancer, so it is important to continue regular cervical cancer
screenings.
Anyone who is allergic to the
ingredients of GARDASIL should not receive the vaccine. GARDASIL is not
for women who are pregnant.
GARDASIL will not treat these
diseases and will not protect against diseases caused by other types of HPV.
GARDASIL is given as 3
injections over 6 months and can cause pain, swelling, itching, and redness at
the injection site, fever, nausea, and dizziness. Only a doctor or healthcare
professional can decide if GARDASIL is right for you or your daughter.
For more information on
Gardasil, please visit their website. Or contact the
Center for Women's Health for assistance.
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