Gardasil and Gardasil 9 are vaccines that protect against different types of HPV viruses, responsible for the development of cervical cancer, and other changes such as genital warts and other types of vulva and vaginal cancer.
This type of vaccine is not included in the vaccination plan and is therefore not given free of charge, it must be purchased from pharmacies. Gardasil, which was previously developed, has a lower price, but it is important for the person to know that it only protects against 4 types of HPV virus.
- Gardasil and Gardasil 9 vaccines can be manufactured by children over 9 years of age.
- Adolescents and adults.
- Since a large proportion of adults have already had some form of intimate contact.
- There is an increased risk of having some type of HPV virus in the body.
- And in such cases.
- Even if the vaccine is given.
- There may still be a risk of developing cancer.
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The doses of Gardasil and Gardasil 9 vary depending on the age at which it is administered, with the general recommendations being the following:
People who have already been vaccinated with Gardasil can manufacture Gardasil 9 in 3 doses, to provide protection against another 5 types of HPV.
The doses of the vaccine can be taken in private clinics or at SUS health stations by a nurse, however, the vaccine must be purchased from a pharmacy because it is not part of the vaccination plan.
The most common side effects of using this vaccine include headache, dizziness, nausea, excessive fatigue and reactions at the bite site, such as redness, swelling and pain.To mitigate the effects at the injection site, it is advisable to apply cold compresses.
Gardasil and Gardasil 9 should not be used in pregnant women or people allergic to any of the components of the formula.
In addition, the vaccine should be delayed in people with severe acute febrile disease.