Gardasil 9
Generic name:human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, 9-valent [ HYOO-man-pap-il-OH-ma-VYE-rus-vax-EEN, 9-VAY-lent ]
Drug class:Viral vaccines
What is human papillomavirus (HPV) 9-valent vaccine?
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted disease that can cause genital warts. HPV can also cause anal cancer or various cancers of the cervix, vagina, vulva, oropharynx (the middle part of the throat), or head and neck.
HPV 9-valent vaccine is used in children and adults ages 9 through 45 years to prevent genital warts or cancers caused by certain types of HPV.
You may receive this vaccine even if you have already had genital warts, or had a positive HPV test or abnormal pap smear in the past. However, this vaccine will not treat active genital warts or HPV-related cancers, and it will not cure HPV infection.
HPV 9-valent vaccine prevents diseases caused only by HPV types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58. It will not prevent diseases caused by other types of HPV.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends HPV vaccine for all boys and girls ages 11 or 12 years old. The vaccine is also recommended in teenage boys and girls who have not already received the vaccine or have not completed all booster shots.
Like any vaccine, the HPV 9-valent vaccine may not provide protection from disease in every person.
HPV 9-valent vaccine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not receive a booster vaccine if you have had a life-threatening allergic reaction after the first shot.
You may feel faint during the first 15 minutes after receiving this vaccine. Some people have had seizure-like reactions after receiving this vaccine.
Before taking this medicine
You should not receive a booster vaccine if you have had a life-threatening allergic reaction after the first shot. You may not be able to receive this vaccine if you have a high fever.
HPV 9-valent vaccine will not protect against sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, HIV, syphilis, and trichomoniasis.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
an allergy to yeast, polysorbate 80, or to other vaccines;
a weak immune system (caused by conditions such as HIV or cancer); or
treatment with cancer medicine, steroids, or other drugs that can weaken your immune system.
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