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Genital Warts

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The big deal about Genital Warts

Anyone who is sexually active can get genital HPV—both males and females. It is easily spread through any kind of intimacy that involves genital contact—not just intercourse.

In fact, men and women have about a 10% risk of developing genital warts in their lifetime.

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.

What are genital warts?

Genital warts are usually flesh-coloured growths that are caused by certain types of HPV. The types of HPV that can cause genital warts (HPV types 6 and 11) are different from the types that can cause cervical cancer. Even after seeing pictures of genital warts, you may not be able to recognize them. That’s because genital warts don’t always look the same. They can be raised or flat, small or large, and alone or in clusters. Not to mention, some warts can grow inside a woman’s vagina, or on the cervix, making them hard to see.

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.



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