Information About GARDASIL 9

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GARDASIL®9 (Human Papillomavirus 9-valent Vaccine, Recombinant) 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.

GARDASIL®9 (Human Papillomavirus 9-valent Vaccine, Recombinant) helps protect individuals ages 9 to 45 against the following diseases caused by 9 types of


HPV Can Lead to Certain Cancers in Men and Women HPV Can Lead to Certain Cancers in Men and Women

HPV CAN LEAD TO CERTAIN CANCERS IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN. HPV CAN LEAD TO CERTAIN CANCERS IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN.

For most people, HPV clears on its own. But, for those who don’t clear the virus, HPV can lead to certain cancers.

Those cancers include anal cancer, certain head and neck cancers, like throat and back of mouth cancers—in both men and women—and vulvar, vaginal, and cervical cancer in women.

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For most people, HPV clears on its own. But, for those who don’t clear the virus, HPV can lead to certain cancers.

Those cancers include anal cancer, certain head and neck cancers, like throat and back of mouth cancers—in both men and women—and vulvar, vaginal, and cervical cancer in women.

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Do you know how many newly diagnosed cancer cases have been caused by HPV each year in the US?

According to 2012-2016 CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) estimates.

HPV (human papillomavirus) is more common in adults than you may think.

An estimated 14 million new HPV infections occur in the United States each year. Even if you’ve been infected with one type of HPV, it may not be too late to help protect yourself from certain cancers caused by other types of the virus.

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HPV is more common in adults than you may think.

 

80%

of sexually active people will get HPV at some point in their lifetime.

An estimated

14 million

new HPV infections occur in the United States each year.

An estimated

7 million

of the annual ~14 million new HPV infections are in adults 25 and older.

For most people, HPV clears on its own.

But, for those who don’t clear the virus, HPV can lead to certain cancers. There’s no way to know which people who have HPV will develop cancer or other health problems.

 

HPV can lead to vulvar, vaginal, and cervical cancer in women, as well as certain head and neck cancers, such as throat and back of mouth cancer, in both men and women.

In the United States, certain throat and back of mouth cancers are on the rise and are now the most common cancers caused by HPV in men.

HPV often has no signs or symptoms. HPV often has no signs or symptoms.

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They may be able to help you decide if HPV vaccination is right for you.

If you did not start or complete the HPV vaccine series as an adolescent, it may not be too late. Adults through age 45 may be able to help protect themselves from certain cancers caused by HPV.

How do I get GARDASIL 9?

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A pharmacist may be able to help you decide if HPV vaccination is right for you.

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A pharmacist may be able to help you decide if HPV vaccination is right for you.

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Site intended for US residents 18+ only. Please contact the pharmacy to determine vaccine availability and pharmacy's ability to administer vaccine in your particular situation. You may also want to discuss your insurance information in advance to verify coverage. The information provided here is not intended to replace medical advice from a health care practitioner. Inclusion of a pharmacy is not a representation or guarantee that you will have insurance coverage for the product when administered at pharmacy. The choice of pharmacy also may affect your out-of-pocket costs. You should confirm your insurance coverage for GARDASIL 9 and its administration prior to vaccination.

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Frequently asked questions

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Important Safety Information

Anyone who is allergic to the ingredients of GARDASIL 9 or GARDASIL® [Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, 11, 16, and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant], including those severely allergic to yeast, should not receive the vaccine. GARDASIL 9 was not studied in women who knew they were pregnant.

The side effects include pain, swelling, redness, itching, bruising, bleeding, and a lump where you got the shot, headache, fever, nausea, and dizziness. Fainting can happen after getting GARDASIL 9. Sometimes people who faint can fall and hurt themselves. For this reason, your health care professional may ask you to sit or lie down for 15 minutes after you get GARDASIL 9. Some people who faint might shake or become stiff.

Only a doctor or health care professional can decide if GARDASIL 9 is right for you.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.

Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-10881-800-FDA-1088.

Please read the Patient Information for GARDASIL 9, and discuss it with your doctor. The physician Prescribing Information also is available.