HPV Vaccine (Human Papillomavirus)
The HPV vaccine protects against several strains of the human papillomavirus that are linked to cervical, vulvar, vaginal and anal cancers, as well as genital warts. The HPV vaccine used at FV Hospital is called Gardasil®9. It is the most effective of all HPV vaccines.
The HPV vaccine is not routinely recommended during pregnancy. If pregnancy occurs after starting the vaccination schedule, the remaining doses can be safely delayed until after childbirth.
- All adolescents and young adults up to 26 years of age who have not previously received the vaccine.
- Adults between 27 and 45 years of age may also decide to get the vaccine.
- 2 or 3 doses depending on age.
You may experience mild side-effects following vaccination. Most side-effects last no more than a couple of days and are part of the immune system’s natural response to the vaccine.
Common reactions include:
- Pain, swelling and redness at the injection site
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Mild fever
- Muscle, body aches.
Serious reactions to vaccines are rare. If you have a reaction you think is severe or unexpected, contact our Preventive Medicine Centre straight away.
- This charge does not include consultation or injection costs.
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