Who can receive GARDASIL?
GARDASIL is for girls and women 9 through 26 years of age.
Who should not receive GARDASIL?
Anyone who:
is allergic to any of the ingredients in the vaccine. A list of ingredients can be found on the GARDASIL leaflet.
has an allergic reaction after getting a dose of the vaccine.
How is GARDASIL given?
GARDASIL is given as an injection. You or your child will receive 3 doses of the vaccine. Ideally the doses are given as:
- First dose: at a date you and your health care professional choose.
- Second dose: 2 months after the first dose.
- Third dose: 6 months after the first dose.
For additional information, please read
GARDASIL's Patient Information Leaflet prior to meeting with your health care professional.
Posted on
Fri, January 1, 2010
by Via OB/GYN