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<\/picture>Frequently asked questions<\/strong><\/h1>Learn more about GARDASIL 9 and certain HPV-related<\/span> cancers and diseases.<\/p><\/div>HPV, human papillomavirus.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions about GARDASIL 9 for adults<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\ndefault-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>What cancers and diseases does GARDASIL 9 help protect against?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>\nGARDASIL 9 helps protect against certain cancers and diseases caused by 9 types of HPV:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n- Cervical cancer in women
<\/li> - Vulvar and vaginal cancers in women
<\/li> - Anal cancer in men and women<\/li>
- Certain head and neck cancers, such as throat and back of mouth cancers, in men and women<\/li>
- Genital warts in men and women<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
These diseases may have many causes, including HPV Types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nGARDASIL 9 only helps protect against certain cancers caused by these types of HPV. HPV is not the only cause of these cancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nFor most people, HPV clears on its own.<\/strong> But for those who don\u2019t clear the virus, it can lead to certain cancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nRelated: About GARDASIL 9<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\ndefault-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>Who can receive the HPV vaccine?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>\nGARDASIL 9 can be given to appropriate girls and women, and boys and men who are 9 through 45 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nDo not get GARDASIL 9 if you have had an allergic reaction to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n- A previous dose of GARDASIL 9<\/li>
- A previous dose of GARDASIL\u00ae<\/sup> [Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, 11, 16, and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant]<\/li>
- Yeast (severe allergic reaction)<\/li>
- Amorphous aluminum hydroxyphosphate sulfate<\/li>
- Polysorbate 80<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
For more information about whether you should receive GARDASIL 9, talk to your health care provider.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
default-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>Is the same vaccine given to men and women?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>\nYes. GARDASIL 9 can be given to appropriate girls and women who are ages 9 to 45, as well as boys and men who are ages 9 to 45.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nFor more information on GARDASIL 9, talk to your doctor or find a pharmacist<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\ndefault-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>Is there an age limit for the HPV vaccine?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>\nYes. GARDASIL 9 can be given to appropriate girls and women who are ages 9 to 45, as well as boys and men who are ages 9 to 45.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nFor more information on GARDASIL 9, talk to your doctor or find a pharmacist<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\ndefault-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>Can GARDASIL 9 cause HPV?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>\nPeople cannot get HPV or any diseases from GARDASIL 9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nFor more information on GARDASIL 9, talk to your doctor or find a pharmacist<\/a><\/mark>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\ndefault-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>Can I get GARDASIL 9 if I already have HPV?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>\nIt\u2019s important to know that GARDASIL 9 does not treat HPV infection. However, even if you\u2019ve been infected with one type of HPV you can still be infected with another type of the virus. GARDASIL 9 can help protect you from certain HPV-related cancers and diseases caused by the HPV types (Types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58) you haven\u2019t been exposed to yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nHPV is not the only cause of these cancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nFor more information on GARDASIL 9, talk to your doctor or find a pharmacist<\/a><\/mark>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\ndefault-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>After receiving the HPV vaccine, will I still need to get Pap tests?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>\nYes, women should continue to receive a Pap test as part of routine cervical cancer screening. Cervical cancer screening will continue to help play a key role in protecting your health since GARDASIL 9 does not protect against all HPV-related cervical cancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nGARDASIL 9 does not remove the need for screening for cervical, vulvar, vaginal, anal, and certain head and neck cancers, such as throat and back of mouth cancers as recommended by a health care professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nHPV is not the only cause of these cancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nFor more information on GARDASIL 9, talk to your doctor or find a pharmacist<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nRelated: Is there a way to screen for HPV?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\ndefault-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>Who should not get GARDASIL 9?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>\nAnyone with an allergic reaction to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n- A previous dose of GARDASIL 9<\/li>
- A previous dose of GARDASIL\u00ae<\/sup> [Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, 11, 16, and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant]<\/li>
- Yeast (severe allergic reaction)<\/li>
- Amorphous aluminum hydroxyphosphate sulfate<\/li>
- Polysorbate 80<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
For more information about whether you should receive GARDASIL 9, talk to your health care provider.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
default-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>What should I tell my health care professional before getting GARDASIL 9<\/span>?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>\nTell your health care professional if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n- Are pregnant or planning to get pregnant.<\/li>
- Have immune problems, like HIV or cancer.<\/li>
- Take medicines that affect the immune system.<\/li>
- Have a fever over 100\u00b0F (37.8\u00b0C).<\/li>
- Might have had an allergic reaction to a previous dose of GARDASIL 9 or GARDASIL\u00ae<\/sup> [Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, 11, 16, and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant].<\/li>
- Take any medicines, even those you can buy over the counter.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Your health care professional will help decide if you should get the vaccine.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
default-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>Can I get GARDASIL 9 if I’ve already gotten GARDASIL\u00ae<\/sup> [Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, 11, 16, and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant]?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>\nIf you’ve already gotten GARDASIL\u00ae<\/sup> [Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, 11, 16, and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant], talk to your doctor or health care professional to see if GARDASIL 9 is right for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\ndefault-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>What are the most common side effects of GARDASIL 9?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>\nThe most common side effects include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n- Pain, swelling, redness, itching, bruising, bleeding, and a lump where you got the shot<\/li>
- Headache<\/li>
- Fever<\/li>
- Nausea<\/li>
- Dizziness<\/li>
- Tiredness<\/li>
- Diarrhea<\/li>
- Abdominal pain<\/li>
- Sore throat<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Fainting can happen after getting GARDASIL 9<\/span>. 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWomen who are pregnant or planning to get pregnant should talk to their health care provider before they get GARDASIL 9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nYou should contact your health care professional right away if you get any symptoms that bother you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nFor more information on GARDASIL 9, talk to your doctor or find a pharmacist<\/a><\/mark>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\ndefault-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>
Questions about GARDASIL 9 for adults<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\ndefault-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>What cancers and diseases does GARDASIL 9 help protect against?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>\nGARDASIL 9 helps protect against certain cancers and diseases caused by 9 types of HPV:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n- Cervical cancer in women
<\/li> - Vulvar and vaginal cancers in women
<\/li> - Anal cancer in men and women<\/li>
- Certain head and neck cancers, such as throat and back of mouth cancers, in men and women<\/li>
- Genital warts in men and women<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
These diseases may have many causes, including HPV Types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nGARDASIL 9 only helps protect against certain cancers caused by these types of HPV. HPV is not the only cause of these cancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nFor most people, HPV clears on its own.<\/strong> But for those who don\u2019t clear the virus, it can lead to certain cancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nRelated: About GARDASIL 9<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\ndefault-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>Who can receive the HPV vaccine?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>\nGARDASIL 9 can be given to appropriate girls and women, and boys and men who are 9 through 45 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nDo not get GARDASIL 9 if you have had an allergic reaction to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n- A previous dose of GARDASIL 9<\/li>
- A previous dose of GARDASIL\u00ae<\/sup> [Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, 11, 16, and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant]<\/li>
- Yeast (severe allergic reaction)<\/li>
- Amorphous aluminum hydroxyphosphate sulfate<\/li>
- Polysorbate 80<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
For more information about whether you should receive GARDASIL 9, talk to your health care provider.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
default-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>Is the same vaccine given to men and women?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>\nYes. GARDASIL 9 can be given to appropriate girls and women who are ages 9 to 45, as well as boys and men who are ages 9 to 45.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nFor more information on GARDASIL 9, talk to your doctor or find a pharmacist<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\ndefault-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>Is there an age limit for the HPV vaccine?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>\nYes. GARDASIL 9 can be given to appropriate girls and women who are ages 9 to 45, as well as boys and men who are ages 9 to 45.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nFor more information on GARDASIL 9, talk to your doctor or find a pharmacist<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\ndefault-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>Can GARDASIL 9 cause HPV?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>\nPeople cannot get HPV or any diseases from GARDASIL 9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nFor more information on GARDASIL 9, talk to your doctor or find a pharmacist<\/a><\/mark>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\ndefault-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>Can I get GARDASIL 9 if I already have HPV?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>\nIt\u2019s important to know that GARDASIL 9 does not treat HPV infection. However, even if you\u2019ve been infected with one type of HPV you can still be infected with another type of the virus. GARDASIL 9 can help protect you from certain HPV-related cancers and diseases caused by the HPV types (Types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58) you haven\u2019t been exposed to yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nHPV is not the only cause of these cancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nFor more information on GARDASIL 9, talk to your doctor or find a pharmacist<\/a><\/mark>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\ndefault-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>After receiving the HPV vaccine, will I still need to get Pap tests?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>\nYes, women should continue to receive a Pap test as part of routine cervical cancer screening. Cervical cancer screening will continue to help play a key role in protecting your health since GARDASIL 9 does not protect against all HPV-related cervical cancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nGARDASIL 9 does not remove the need for screening for cervical, vulvar, vaginal, anal, and certain head and neck cancers, such as throat and back of mouth cancers as recommended by a health care professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nHPV is not the only cause of these cancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nFor more information on GARDASIL 9, talk to your doctor or find a pharmacist<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nRelated: Is there a way to screen for HPV?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\ndefault-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>Who should not get GARDASIL 9?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>\nAnyone with an allergic reaction to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n- A previous dose of GARDASIL 9<\/li>
- A previous dose of GARDASIL\u00ae<\/sup> [Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, 11, 16, and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant]<\/li>
- Yeast (severe allergic reaction)<\/li>
- Amorphous aluminum hydroxyphosphate sulfate<\/li>
- Polysorbate 80<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
For more information about whether you should receive GARDASIL 9, talk to your health care provider.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
default-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>What should I tell my health care professional before getting GARDASIL 9<\/span>?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>\nTell your health care professional if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n- Are pregnant or planning to get pregnant.<\/li>
- Have immune problems, like HIV or cancer.<\/li>
- Take medicines that affect the immune system.<\/li>
- Have a fever over 100\u00b0F (37.8\u00b0C).<\/li>
- Might have had an allergic reaction to a previous dose of GARDASIL 9 or GARDASIL\u00ae<\/sup> [Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, 11, 16, and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant].<\/li>
- Take any medicines, even those you can buy over the counter.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Your health care professional will help decide if you should get the vaccine.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
default-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>Can I get GARDASIL 9 if I’ve already gotten GARDASIL\u00ae<\/sup> [Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, 11, 16, and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant]?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>\nIf you’ve already gotten GARDASIL\u00ae<\/sup> [Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, 11, 16, and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant], talk to your doctor or health care professional to see if GARDASIL 9 is right for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\ndefault-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>What are the most common side effects of GARDASIL 9?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>\nThe most common side effects include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n- Pain, swelling, redness, itching, bruising, bleeding, and a lump where you got the shot<\/li>
- Headache<\/li>
- Fever<\/li>
- Nausea<\/li>
- Dizziness<\/li>
- Tiredness<\/li>
- Diarrhea<\/li>
- Abdominal pain<\/li>
- Sore throat<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Fainting can happen after getting GARDASIL 9<\/span>. 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWomen who are pregnant or planning to get pregnant should talk to their health care provider before they get GARDASIL 9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nYou should contact your health care professional right away if you get any symptoms that bother you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nFor more information on GARDASIL 9, talk to your doctor or find a pharmacist<\/a><\/mark>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\ndefault-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>
What cancers and diseases does GARDASIL 9 help protect against?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>\nGARDASIL 9 helps protect against certain cancers and diseases caused by 9 types of HPV:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n- Cervical cancer in women
<\/li> - Vulvar and vaginal cancers in women
<\/li> - Anal cancer in men and women<\/li>
- Certain head and neck cancers, such as throat and back of mouth cancers, in men and women<\/li>
- Genital warts in men and women<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
These diseases may have many causes, including HPV Types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nGARDASIL 9 only helps protect against certain cancers caused by these types of HPV. HPV is not the only cause of these cancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nFor most people, HPV clears on its own.<\/strong> But for those who don\u2019t clear the virus, it can lead to certain cancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nRelated: About GARDASIL 9<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\ndefault-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>Who can receive the HPV vaccine?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>\nGARDASIL 9 can be given to appropriate girls and women, and boys and men who are 9 through 45 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nDo not get GARDASIL 9 if you have had an allergic reaction to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n- A previous dose of GARDASIL 9<\/li>
- A previous dose of GARDASIL\u00ae<\/sup> [Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, 11, 16, and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant]<\/li>
- Yeast (severe allergic reaction)<\/li>
- Amorphous aluminum hydroxyphosphate sulfate<\/li>
- Polysorbate 80<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
For more information about whether you should receive GARDASIL 9, talk to your health care provider.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
default-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>Is the same vaccine given to men and women?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>\nYes. GARDASIL 9 can be given to appropriate girls and women who are ages 9 to 45, as well as boys and men who are ages 9 to 45.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nFor more information on GARDASIL 9, talk to your doctor or find a pharmacist<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\ndefault-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>Is there an age limit for the HPV vaccine?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>\nYes. GARDASIL 9 can be given to appropriate girls and women who are ages 9 to 45, as well as boys and men who are ages 9 to 45.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nFor more information on GARDASIL 9, talk to your doctor or find a pharmacist<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\ndefault-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>Can GARDASIL 9 cause HPV?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>\nPeople cannot get HPV or any diseases from GARDASIL 9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nFor more information on GARDASIL 9, talk to your doctor or find a pharmacist<\/a><\/mark>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\ndefault-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>Can I get GARDASIL 9 if I already have HPV?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>\nIt\u2019s important to know that GARDASIL 9 does not treat HPV infection. However, even if you\u2019ve been infected with one type of HPV you can still be infected with another type of the virus. GARDASIL 9 can help protect you from certain HPV-related cancers and diseases caused by the HPV types (Types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58) you haven\u2019t been exposed to yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nHPV is not the only cause of these cancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nFor more information on GARDASIL 9, talk to your doctor or find a pharmacist<\/a><\/mark>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\ndefault-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>After receiving the HPV vaccine, will I still need to get Pap tests?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>\nYes, women should continue to receive a Pap test as part of routine cervical cancer screening. Cervical cancer screening will continue to help play a key role in protecting your health since GARDASIL 9 does not protect against all HPV-related cervical cancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nGARDASIL 9 does not remove the need for screening for cervical, vulvar, vaginal, anal, and certain head and neck cancers, such as throat and back of mouth cancers as recommended by a health care professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nHPV is not the only cause of these cancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nFor more information on GARDASIL 9, talk to your doctor or find a pharmacist<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nRelated: Is there a way to screen for HPV?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\ndefault-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>Who should not get GARDASIL 9?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>\nAnyone with an allergic reaction to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n- A previous dose of GARDASIL 9<\/li>
- A previous dose of GARDASIL\u00ae<\/sup> [Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, 11, 16, and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant]<\/li>
- Yeast (severe allergic reaction)<\/li>
- Amorphous aluminum hydroxyphosphate sulfate<\/li>
- Polysorbate 80<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
For more information about whether you should receive GARDASIL 9, talk to your health care provider.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
default-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>What should I tell my health care professional before getting GARDASIL 9<\/span>?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>\nTell your health care professional if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n- Are pregnant or planning to get pregnant.<\/li>
- Have immune problems, like HIV or cancer.<\/li>
- Take medicines that affect the immune system.<\/li>
- Have a fever over 100\u00b0F (37.8\u00b0C).<\/li>
- Might have had an allergic reaction to a previous dose of GARDASIL 9 or GARDASIL\u00ae<\/sup> [Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, 11, 16, and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant].<\/li>
- Take any medicines, even those you can buy over the counter.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Your health care professional will help decide if you should get the vaccine.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
default-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>Can I get GARDASIL 9 if I’ve already gotten GARDASIL\u00ae<\/sup> [Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, 11, 16, and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant]?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>\nIf you’ve already gotten GARDASIL\u00ae<\/sup> [Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, 11, 16, and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant], talk to your doctor or health care professional to see if GARDASIL 9 is right for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\ndefault-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>What are the most common side effects of GARDASIL 9?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>\nThe most common side effects include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n- Pain, swelling, redness, itching, bruising, bleeding, and a lump where you got the shot<\/li>
- Headache<\/li>
- Fever<\/li>
- Nausea<\/li>
- Dizziness<\/li>
- Tiredness<\/li>
- Diarrhea<\/li>
- Abdominal pain<\/li>
- Sore throat<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Fainting can happen after getting GARDASIL 9<\/span>. 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWomen who are pregnant or planning to get pregnant should talk to their health care provider before they get GARDASIL 9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nYou should contact your health care professional right away if you get any symptoms that bother you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nFor more information on GARDASIL 9, talk to your doctor or find a pharmacist<\/a><\/mark>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\ndefault-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>
GARDASIL 9 helps protect against certain cancers and diseases caused by 9 types of HPV:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Cervical cancer in women
<\/li> - Vulvar and vaginal cancers in women
<\/li> - Anal cancer in men and women<\/li>
- Certain head and neck cancers, such as throat and back of mouth cancers, in men and women<\/li>
- Genital warts in men and women<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
These diseases may have many causes, including HPV Types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nGARDASIL 9 only helps protect against certain cancers caused by these types of HPV. HPV is not the only cause of these cancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nFor most people, HPV clears on its own.<\/strong> But for those who don\u2019t clear the virus, it can lead to certain cancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nRelated: About GARDASIL 9<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
default-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>Who can receive the HPV vaccine?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>
\nGARDASIL 9 can be given to appropriate girls and women, and boys and men who are 9 through 45 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nDo not get GARDASIL 9 if you have had an allergic reaction to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n- A previous dose of GARDASIL 9<\/li>
- A previous dose of GARDASIL\u00ae<\/sup> [Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, 11, 16, and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant]<\/li>
- Yeast (severe allergic reaction)<\/li>
- Amorphous aluminum hydroxyphosphate sulfate<\/li>
- Polysorbate 80<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nFor more information about whether you should receive GARDASIL 9, talk to your health care provider.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
default-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>Is the same vaccine given to men and women?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>
\nYes. GARDASIL 9 can be given to appropriate girls and women who are ages 9 to 45, as well as boys and men who are ages 9 to 45.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nFor more information on GARDASIL 9, talk to your doctor or find a pharmacist<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
default-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>Is there an age limit for the HPV vaccine?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>
\nYes. GARDASIL 9 can be given to appropriate girls and women who are ages 9 to 45, as well as boys and men who are ages 9 to 45.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nFor more information on GARDASIL 9, talk to your doctor or find a pharmacist<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
default-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>Can GARDASIL 9 cause HPV?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>
\nPeople cannot get HPV or any diseases from GARDASIL 9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nFor more information on GARDASIL 9, talk to your doctor or find a pharmacist<\/a><\/mark>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
default-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>Can I get GARDASIL 9 if I already have HPV?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>
\nIt\u2019s important to know that GARDASIL 9 does not treat HPV infection. However, even if you\u2019ve been infected with one type of HPV you can still be infected with another type of the virus. GARDASIL 9 can help protect you from certain HPV-related cancers and diseases caused by the HPV types (Types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58) you haven\u2019t been exposed to yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nHPV is not the only cause of these cancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nFor more information on GARDASIL 9, talk to your doctor or find a pharmacist<\/a><\/mark>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
default-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>After receiving the HPV vaccine, will I still need to get Pap tests?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>
\nYes, women should continue to receive a Pap test as part of routine cervical cancer screening. Cervical cancer screening will continue to help play a key role in protecting your health since GARDASIL 9 does not protect against all HPV-related cervical cancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nGARDASIL 9 does not remove the need for screening for cervical, vulvar, vaginal, anal, and certain head and neck cancers, such as throat and back of mouth cancers as recommended by a health care professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nHPV is not the only cause of these cancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nFor more information on GARDASIL 9, talk to your doctor or find a pharmacist<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nRelated: Is there a way to screen for HPV?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
default-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>Who should not get GARDASIL 9?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>
\nAnyone with an allergic reaction to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n- A previous dose of GARDASIL 9<\/li>
- A previous dose of GARDASIL\u00ae<\/sup> [Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, 11, 16, and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant]<\/li>
- Yeast (severe allergic reaction)<\/li>
- Amorphous aluminum hydroxyphosphate sulfate<\/li>
- Polysorbate 80<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nFor more information about whether you should receive GARDASIL 9, talk to your health care provider.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
default-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>What should I tell my health care professional before getting GARDASIL 9<\/span>?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>
\nTell your health care professional if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n- Are pregnant or planning to get pregnant.<\/li>
- Have immune problems, like HIV or cancer.<\/li>
- Take medicines that affect the immune system.<\/li>
- Have a fever over 100\u00b0F (37.8\u00b0C).<\/li>
- Might have had an allergic reaction to a previous dose of GARDASIL 9 or GARDASIL\u00ae<\/sup> [Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, 11, 16, and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant].<\/li>
- Take any medicines, even those you can buy over the counter.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nYour health care professional will help decide if you should get the vaccine.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
default-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>Can I get GARDASIL 9 if I’ve already gotten GARDASIL\u00ae<\/sup> [Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, 11, 16, and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant]?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>
\nIf you’ve already gotten GARDASIL\u00ae<\/sup> [Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, 11, 16, and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant], talk to your doctor or health care professional to see if GARDASIL 9 is right for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
default-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>What are the most common side effects of GARDASIL 9?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>
\nThe most common side effects include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n- Pain, swelling, redness, itching, bruising, bleeding, and a lump where you got the shot<\/li>
- Headache<\/li>
- Fever<\/li>
- Nausea<\/li>
- Dizziness<\/li>
- Tiredness<\/li>
- Diarrhea<\/li>
- Abdominal pain<\/li>
- Sore throat<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Fainting can happen after getting GARDASIL 9<\/span>. 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nWomen who are pregnant or planning to get pregnant should talk to their health care provider before they get GARDASIL 9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nYou should contact your health care professional right away if you get any symptoms that bother you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nFor more information on GARDASIL 9, talk to your doctor or find a pharmacist<\/a><\/mark>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
default-sum-open-background-color<\/div>default-sum-close-background-color<\/div>false<\/div>default-sum-open-hover-color<\/div>default-sum-open-focus-color<\/div>default-sum-close-focus-color<\/div>.default-sum-close-hover-color<\/div>
- Take any medicines, even those you can buy over the counter.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n