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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy

Gardasil Vaccine is a vaccine used in the prevention of Human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated cancers. Gardasil Vaccine is a live and weakened or attenuated virus that helps develop immunity by stimulating the immune system to produce relevant antibodies. Common side effects include fever, nausea, headache, redness, pain, and swelling at the injection site.

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About Gardasil Vaccine

Gardasil Vaccine belongs to the class of medicines called ‘immunising agents’. It is given to individuals aged nine to twenty-six years to prevent various diseases caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Human papillomavirus (HPV) can cause genital warts, cancer of the cervix, anal cancer, and multiple cancers of the vulva or vagina.

Gardasil Vaccine is a quadrivalent vaccine or immunising agent which is made from a live and weakened or attenuated virus (mixture of virus-like particles derived from the L1 capsid proteins of HPV types 6, 11, 16 and 18). It helps develop immunity by stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies that are relevant to the disease. It is essential to take the vaccine doses as advised by the doctor to develop protection against the diseases.

A healthcare professional will administer Gardasil Vaccine . In a few cases, Gardasil Vaccine may cause side effects such as fever, nausea, headache, redness, pain, and swelling at the injection site. These side effects are temporary and usually resolve on their own. However, inform your doctor immediately if any of these side effects persist or get worse.  

Before taking Gardasil Vaccine , please notify your doctor if you have any allergies to medications. Inform your doctor if you have any allergies, a weakened immune system resulting from long-term diseases such as genetic disease, HIV, or cancer, a severe infection or illness with fever, a bleeding disorder, or immunological diseases before taking Gardasil Vaccine . Let your doctor know if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan to have a baby or breastfeed. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you take before taking Gardasil Vaccine to avoid any potential side effects.

Uses of Gardasil Vaccine

Gardasil Vaccine is used in the treatment of epilepsy/seizures. The detailed uses of Gardasil Vaccine are as follows:

  • Prevention of Cervical Cancer: The main purpose of Gardasil Vaccine is to guard against cervical cancer brought on by specific human papillomavirus (HPV) strains.
  • Anal Cancer Prevention: This vaccination lowers the risk of anal cancer, particularly in those who are more susceptible to anal cancers linked to HPV.
  • Prevention of Genital Warts: Gardasil Vaccine works well to stop HPV strains from causing genital wart formation.
  • Defence Against Additional HPV-Related Cancers: Gardasil Vaccine may help protect against vulvar and vaginal cancers, as well as cervical and anal cancers, which are all linked to HPV.
  • Reducing HPV Transmission: By helping to reduce the overall rates of HPV transmission in communities, this vaccine helps to enhance public health with regard to STDs.

Directions for Use

• It is usually given in a three-dose regimen, with the initial injection followed by subsequent doses at months 2 and 6. • Gardasil Vaccine will be administered by a healthcare professional. • Do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

Gardasil Vaccine is used to prevent Human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated cancers. It helps develop immunity by stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies against the Human papillomavirus that causes genital warts, cancer of the cervix, anal cancer, and various cancers of the vulva or vagina.

How Gardasil Vaccine Works

Gardasil Vaccine is a quadrivalent vaccine or immunizing agent which is made from a live and weakened or attenuated virus (mixture of virus-like particles derived from the L1 capsid proteins of HPV types 6, 11, 16 and 18). It helps develop immunity by stimulating the immune system to produce relevant antibodies. It is essential to take the vaccine doses as per the doctor’s advice to develop protection against the diseases.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep Gardasil Vaccine out of the sight and reach of children.• Cold chain - To be stored in cold places at 2ºC to 8ºC.
Side effects of Gardasil Vaccine 0.5 ml
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
Here's a comprehensive approach to managing medication-triggered fever:
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you experience a fever after starting a new medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your medication regimen or dosage as needed to minimize fever symptoms.
  • Monitor your body temperature to monitor fever progression.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water or electrolyte-rich beverages, to help your body regulate temperature.
  • Get plenty of rest and engage in relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or meditation, to help manage fever symptoms.
  • Under the guidance of your doctor, consider taking medication, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to help reduce fever.
  • If your fever is extremely high (over 103°F), or if you experience severe symptoms such as confusion, seizures, or difficulty breathing, seek immediate medical attention.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
  • Consult your doctor if you experience skin redness, itching, or irritation after taking medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan by changing your medication or providing guidance on managing your erythema symptoms.
  • Your doctor may recommend or prescribe certain medications to help alleviate symptoms.
  • Apply cool compresses or calamine lotion to the affected skin area to reduce redness and itching.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water to help alleviate symptoms and keep your skin hydrated.
  • Monitor your skin condition closely and promptly report any changes, worsening symptoms, or concerns to your healthcare provider.

What if I have taken an overdose of Gardasil Vaccine

The overdose of Gardasil Vaccine is unlikely as it is administered by a doctor. However, if you suspect any adverse reactions or unusual symptoms while on treatment with Gardasil Vaccine , please inform your doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Before taking Gardasil Vaccine , please notify your doctor if you have allergic reactions after a previous dose of Gardasil Vaccine or yeast (a vaccine component). Individuals who develop hypersensitivity symptoms after receiving a dose of Gardasil Vaccine should not receive any additional doses. Inform your doctor if you have any allergies, a weakened immune system resulting from long-term diseases such as genetic disease, HIV, or cancer, a serious infection or illness with fever, a bleeding disorder (bleed more than usual), or immunological diseases before taking Gardasil Vaccine . Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or plan to have a baby. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you take before taking Gardasil Vaccine to rule out any side effects.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Consume a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. Avoid processed and refined foods.
  • Foods rich in vitamin C, such as tomatoes, strawberries, and citrus fruits, can help improve your immunity. 
  • Limit dairy products such as milk and cheese.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine intake and quit smoking.
  • Take adequate bed rest.
  • Drink a lot of water. Staying hydrated is essential both before and after your vaccination.
  • Eat a well-balanced diet. A well-balanced diet is essential.

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Alcohol

Caution

It is unknown whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Gardasil Vaccine . However, it is advisable not to take or limit alcohol as a precautionary measure.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult the doctor. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on pregnant women. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your doctor as there is no substantial research yet on the use of Gardasil Vaccine in breastfeeding/nursing mothers. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Gardasil Vaccine may not affect your ability to drive.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

Gardasil Vaccine is probably safe when used in patients with liver diseases. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

Gardasil Vaccine is probably safe when used in patients with kidney diseases. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Children

Caution

Gardasil Vaccine should not be used in children under nine years.

Have a query?

FAQs

Gardasil Vaccine belongs to the class of medicines called immunising agents. It is given to individuals aged nine to twenty-six years to prevent various diseases caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV).

Gardasil Vaccine helps develop immunity by stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies relevant to the Human papillomavirus (HPV).

Gardasil Vaccine may result in side effects such as injection site redness, pain, swelling, fever, nausea, and headache. These side effects usually go away on their own. However, if any of these side effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor right away.

The healthcare professional administers the HPV quadrivalent vaccine in three doses. You can get your first shot at any time, as long as you are between the ages of 9 and 26. Then you will need to get a second dose two months after your first shot and a third dose six months later.

There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on pregnant and nursing women. Inform your doctor before taking Gardasil Vaccine . If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or plan to have a baby. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

Gardasil Vaccine should not be used in individuals with a weak immune system due to diseases (cancer or HIV) or medicines (immune suppressants), blood disorders, immunological diseases, and severe illness with fever.

Gardasil Vaccine is a vaccine that helps protect against human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated cancers.

No, Gardasil Vaccine may not be effective against all types of human papillomavirus (HPV). The quadrivalent vaccine protects against HPV types 6, 11, 16, and 18.

Individuals aged nine to twenty-six years can get vaccinated with Gardasil Vaccine to prevent human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated cancers.

Yes, you can have Gardasil Vaccine even though you are not a virgin anymore. Gardasil Vaccine will be effective even though you are sexually active and protect against HPV you haven’t been exposed to. However, it does not protect against HPV infections you already have.

You may not need to start over again. However, please consult the doctor if you didn't get the last dose of Gardasil Vaccine .

As the effect of Gardasil Vaccine works against most but not all HPV, you will still need to get a Pap smear test (a method of cervical screening).

Gardasil Vaccine works very well. It is highly immunogenic and effective in preventing HPV-related diseases.

Gardasil Vaccine does not carry any health risks as it is safe and well-tolerated. In some cases, it may cause side effects like nausea, dizziness, fever, and injection-site reactions like pain, redness, swelling, itching, and bruising.

Gardasil Vaccine is a quadrivalent vaccine or immunising agent which is made from a live and weakened or attenuated virus.

Yes, Gardasil Vaccine can be given with other vaccines. However, let the doctor know that you have been vaccinated with Gardasil Vaccine before getting other vaccinations.

The protection with Gardasil Vaccine lasts for a long time. Individuals who received HPV vaccinations showed no signs of a decrease in protection against the virus for at least 12 years.

Though using a condom in the right way will lower the risk of HPV, it may not provide full protection as HPV can affect the areas the condom does not cover. HPV can be transmitted not only through penetrative sex but also through oral sex or genital-to-genital contact. Engage in mutual monogamy or limit your sexual activity to someone who exclusively engages in sexual activity with you.

No, girls and women may not need to be screened for cervical cancer before getting vaccinated.

Gardasil Vaccine is highly effective in providing protection against HPV.

Gardasil Vaccine is a safe and well-tolerated vaccine. It has a favourable safety profile.

Gardasil Vaccine is recommended for routine vaccine in 9-12 years. The maximum age is 26 years if not adequately vaccinated when younger.

A quadrivalent vaccine protects against 4 types of HPV (human papillomavirus). It is effective against diseases caused by HPV types 6, 11, 16 and 18.

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