Take a step against cervical cancer

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You may not know much about HPV (human papillomavirus), but you should. In fact 80% of women will have had genital HPV* in their lifetime. So take a look around. Getting the facts about HPV and its connection to cervical cancer and genital warts is the first step toward helping to protect against it.

*Number represents more than 30 genital HPV types, not just Types 6, 11, 16, and 18.

For more information, please read Important Information About GARDASIL below, including the Patient Product Information and the Prescribing Information.

Make Your Mark Against Cervical Cancer

Facts About Cervical Cancer and HPV

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HPV causes both cervical cancer and genital warts. Find out how much you really know - then get all the facts by clicking on the sections below.

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Important Information About GARDASIL

GARDASIL is the only cervical cancer vaccine that helps protect against 4 types of human papillomavirus (HPV): 2 types that cause 70% of cervical cancer cases, and 2 more types that cause 90% of genital warts cases. GARDASIL is for girls and young women ages 9 to 26.

GARDASIL may not fully protect everyone, and does not prevent all types of cervical cancer, so it’s important to continue routine cervical cancer screenings. GARDASIL does not treat cervical cancer or genital warts. GARDASIL will not protect against diseases caused by other HPV types or against diseases not caused by HPV. GARDASIL is given as 3 injections over 6 months.

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. Sometimes fainting is accompanied by falling with injury, as well as shaking or stiffening and other seizure-like activity. Only a doctor or health care professional can decide if GARDASIL is right for you or your daughter.

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.

Read the Patient Product Information or the Prescribing Information for GARDASIL.

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GARDASIL may not be right for every member of this group. GARDASIL is for girls and young women ages 9 to 26. Only a doctor or healthcare professional can decide if GARDASIL is right for you.