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


Talk to Your Doctor or Pharmacist About HPV Vaccination Talk to Your Doctor or Pharmacist About HPV Vaccination

Talk to your doctor or Pharmacist about GARDASIL 9 Talk to your doctor or Pharmacist about GARDASIL 9

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

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

  1. Contact Your Insurance Provider

    Call the 1-800 number on the back of your insurance card. If your insurance needs a code for the vaccine, the CPTa code is: 90651

    Ask your insurance representative these questions:

    • “Is GARDASIL 9 covered?”
    • “Will I have a co-pay?”
    • “Where can I go to get the vaccine?”

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  2. Talk to your doctor about GARDASIL 9

    Talking about HPV and HPV vaccination is not always easy. Here are some ways to start the conversation with your doctor:

    • “I care about my health. Can I help protect myself from certain HPV-related cancers with GARDASIL 9?”
    • “I am sexually active. Do you think that HPV vaccination could be appropriate for helping to protect myself from certain HPV-related cancers?”
    • “If I received one dose as an adolescent, can I complete the vaccination series?”

  3. Find out if your pharmacist offers GARDASIL 9*

    Here’s how you can get started:

    A pharmacist may be able to help you decide if HPV vaccination is right for you. You can start the conversation with:

    • “I am interested in learning more about HPV vaccination.”
    • “I heard that HPV vaccination may be able to help protect against certain HPV-related cancers. Can you tell me more?”

    *Some states do not allow pharmacists to administer GARDASIL 9. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if this vaccine can be administered in the pharmacy in your state.

For most people, HPV clears on its own.

Find a pharmacy

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

Enter your ZIP Code below to find a pharmacy near you that offers GARDASIL 9.

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.

These are not all the locations that may administer GARDASIL 9. If a location you are looking for is not listed, please contact the location to see if it is administering the vaccine.

The Find a Pharmacy feature is provided for informational purposes only and is based on information provided by pharmacies that have opted in and have agreed to include their information. Merck is not affiliated with any pharmacy and does not support the use of any particular pharmacy. One pharmacy is not preferred over the others. Merck does not make any warranty as to the features and support offered by any particular pharmacy. The inclusion of a pharmacy is not an endorsement of the location, nor is Merck making a representation or guarantee about the qualifications, competence or skills of the vaccine providers.

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Frequently asked questions

Get answers to some of the most common questions men and women are asking about GARDASIL 9.

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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.