CERVICAL CANCER VACCINE

Gardasil available from October 2006

Gardasil is a non-infectious vaccine which helps prevent diseases caused by human papilloma virus (HPV) types ( 6,11,16 and 18):-

Cervical Cancer
Genital Warts
Pre-cancerous lesions of cervix, vagina and vulva

HPV is a common virus. Many people with HPV have no symptoms and can pass it on to others. Types 6,11,16 and 18 cause aprox 70% of cases of cervical cancer and 90% of genital warts.

Vaccine works best when given before you have contracted HPV.

Suitable for girls/women aged 9-26

How is Gardasil given?

3 doses are needed via an intramuscularly injection:-

Dose 1 - at your chosen date.

Dose 2 - Two months after first dose

Dose 3 - Six months after first dose

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