GARDASIL®

Human papillomavirus: 1 Virus, More Than 1 Disease

Some genital HPV types are known as “high risk” because in women they can cause cancers of the cervixCervixThe cervix is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.
See Full Glossary, vaginaVaginaThe vagina is a 3- to 4-inch tube. Its upper part ends at the cervix and the lower part opens to the outside onto the vulva, the external female genitals.
See Full Glossary, vulva and other areas. Although HPV types 16 and 18 are not the only high risk types, these two types do cause over 70% of cervical cancers.*

Other genital HPV types are known as “low risk”, but this does not mean no risk. They can cause health problems like genital warts (skin-coloured growths that may hurt, itch and bleed) in men and women. HPV types 6 and 11 cause over 90% of genital warts.

HPV is also a major cause of abnormal Pap tests.

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* GARDASIL® does not provide protection against all high risk types of HPV.

Talk to your healthcare professional if you want to know more about the diseases that can be caused by human papillomavirus.

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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.