GARDASIL®

The more you know about HPV (Human Papillomavirus) and GARDASIL®, the better prepared you will be to help protect yourself/your son/daughter from HPV and the diseases it can cause:

In females:

• Cervical cancerCervical cancerCervical cancer is cancer of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. It can be a result of certain high risk types of HPV. Learn more about cervical cancer.
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• Vulvar and vaginal cancers
• Abnormal and precancerousPrecancersPrecancers are highly abnormal cervical cells that have a high likelihood of becoming cervical cancer.
  See Full Glossary cervical, vaginal and vulvar cells (as found in Pap tests)
• Genital wartsGenital wartsGenital warts are usually flesh-coloured growths that are caused by certain types of HPV. Learn more about genital warts.
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In males:

• Genital wartsGenital wartsGenital warts are usually flesh-coloured growths that are caused by certain types of HPV. Learn more about genital warts.
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Here is where you will find straightforward answers to your questions and important information on how you can do everything you can to help protect yourself.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT GARDASIL®

GARDASIL® is a vaccine indicated in girls and women 9-26 years of age, for the prevention of infection caused by HPV types 6, 11, 16 and 18, and the following diseases associated with these types: cervical cancer, abnormal and precancerous cervical cells, vulvar and vaginal cancers, abnormal and precancerous vulvar and vaginal cells, and genital warts. GARDASIL® is indicated in boys and men 9-26 years of age for the prevention of infection caused by HPV types 6, 11, 16 and 18, and genital warts caused by HPV types 6 and 11. 

GARDASIL® helps prevent these diseases but it does not treat them. And just like all vaccines, GARDASIL® may not fully protect everyone who gets it. GARDASIL® does not protect against all types of HPV. Duration of protection over the long term has not been established. Vaccination with GARDASIL® is not recommended during pregnancy. GARDASIL® may cause side effects and allergic reactions.

Even if you get vaccinated with GARDASIL®, it is still important for women to continue having regular Pap tests.

Only a healthcare professional can decide if GARDASIL® is right for you, your son or your daughter.

Read the Patient Product Information or the Prescribing Information for more information.