GARDASIL®

WHAT ARE GENITAL WARTS?

While certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) can cause cervical cancer, other types can cause genital warts (skin-coloured growths that may hurt, itch and bleed). HPV doesn’t discriminate. Men and women have about a 10% risk of developing genital warts in their lifetime. Even after treatment, genital warts can come back.

There is no one “type” of person who gets genital warts. So they are something we should all be aware of and concerned about.

Some facts about genital warts:

• Both men and women have a lifetime risk of developing genital warts that is estimated to exceed 10%.
• 67% of people who have sexual contact with someone who has genital warts will also get them, usually within 3 months.
• Treatments include topical cream, cutting, freezing or burning the warts.*
• Even after treatment, 25% of cases come back within 3 months.*
• Genital warts can cause significant psychosocial impact.†

* GARDASIL® is not indicated for the treatment of genital warts.
† GARDASIL® is not indicated to address the consequences of genital warts.

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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.