Description
Gardasil 9 vaccine is developed to protect against diseases that are related to Human Papilloma virus.Gardasil 9 vaccine helps in protecting against 9 different types of HPV related cancers and diseases.
Uses
Gardasil 9 (Human Papillomavirus 9-valent Vaccine, Recombinant) is used for protecting girls in the age group of 9 years to 26 years against reproductive system related cancers like those of the cervix, vagina, vulva as well as against Anal cancers. Gardasil 9 HPV vaccine protects the boys in age group 9 to 26 years against anal cancer. It protects both the genders against genital warts that are caused by 9 different types of Human Papilloma Viruses.
Side Effects
This is not a full list of all side effects that may occur with Gardasil 9 HPV vaccine. Please seek medical advice from your doctor about if you experience serious side effects and they become overtly bothersome.
Drug allergies are quite common and might occur as a result of reaction to active ingredients as well as inactive ingredients. The most common side effects of allergies are: itching, rashes, hives, shortness of breath, low blood pressure, dizziness and loose motions.
The common side effects include
● All evident signs of inflammation at the site of injection
● Bruisin, a lump or bleeding at injection site
● Headache
● Fever and chills
● Nauseated feeling
● Dizziness and fainting
Warnings
● You must always inform your doctor about your past and present drug allergies or other allergies especially to yeast and Gardasil before taking this vaccination. Drug allergies to both active ingredients and inactive agents are common. Always report your medical history.
● Not to be used in pregnant and breastfeeding women.