CERVARIX™ should not be prescribed to persons with known hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any component of the vaccine. Severe complications from the previous dose of CERVARIX™ vaccine in the form of an anaphylactic reaction. Administration of CERVARIX™ vaccine should be delayed in individuals with fever. However, the presence of minor infections, such as a cold, should not lead to postponing vaccination.

Among the most common:
- pain or discomfort at the injection site,
- redness or swelling at the injection site,
- headache,
- muscle pain, soreness or muscle weakness (not caused by physical exertion),
- fatigue
Also common, but occur less often:
- gastrointestinal complaints, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pain,
- itching, redness, hives,
- arthralgia,
- fever (≥ 38 ° C).