Gardasil 9 vaccine

Gardasil® 9 vaccine is indicated for active immunization of individuals aged 9 years and older to prevent the following diseases caused by HPV:

• Precancerous conditions and cancers of the cervix, vulva, vagina, and anal canal caused by HPV types included in the vaccine.
• Genital warts ( Condyloma acuminata ), caused by certain types of HPV.

Gardasil 9 prevents infection with oncogenic HPV strains (16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, 58) and strains that cause condyloma (6, 11).

• Allergy to vaccine components.
• Acute infectious diseases.
• Pregnancy (vaccination is postponed until the end of pregnancy).

The Gardasil 9 vaccine is generally well tolerated, but like any vaccine, it can cause side effects.

Possible side effects:

1. Local reactions (most common, short-term)

• Pain, redness, swelling at the injection site
• Feeling itchy or uncomfortable

2. General reactions of the body

• Headache
• Fatigue, weakness
• Slight fever
• Dizziness or nausea

3. Rare but possible reactions

• Allergic reactions (rash, itching, anaphylaxis - extremely rare)
• Fainting (may occur due to fear of injection or pain shock, especially in adolescents)
• Muscle or joint pain