GARDASIL is the only cervical cancer vaccine that helps protect against 4 types of human
women ages 9 to 26.
SELECT SAFETY INFORMATION:
papillomavirus (HPV): 2 types that cause 70% of cervical cancer cases and 2 more
types that cause 90% of genital warts cases. GARDASIL is for girls and young
Anyone who is allergic to the ingredients of GARDASIL, including those severely
allergic to yeast, should not receive the vaccine. GARDASIL may not fully protect
everyone, and does not prevent all types of cervical cancer, so it’s important to
continue routine cervical cancer screenings.
GARDASIL is not for women who are pregnant. GARDASIL does not treat cervical
cancer or genital warts. The side effects include pain, swelling, itching, bruising, and
redness at the injection site, headache, fever, nausea, dizziness, vomiting, and fainting.
GARDASIL is given as 3 injections over 6 months. Only a doctor or health care
professional can decide if GARDASIL is right for you.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088. Please see the Patient Information
on the next page to discuss it with your doctor or health care professional.
gardasil.com 1-800-GARDASIL
For more information on the availability of GARDASIL through the
Merck Vaccine Patient Assistance Program, visit gardasil.com/freevaccines
or call 1-800-GARDASIL.
