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Helpful information when talking to parents about HPV vaccination

Prescribing Information     Patient Information
When talking to parents about the HPV vaccine…
Focus clearly on cancer prevention
The CDC suggests:
Consider telling parents that HPV vaccination is about cancer prevention: cervical, vaginal, vulvar, and anal1
Example:
“HPV can cause certain cancers, and the vaccine helps prevent HPV-related cancers and diseases caused by 9 types. I want to help protect your child from these cancers.”
CDC=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Indication
GARDASIL 9 is a vaccine indicated in females 9 through 26 years of age for the prevention of cervical, vulvar, vaginal, and anal cancers caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) Types 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58; precancerous or dysplastic lesions caused by HPV Types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58; and genital warts caused by HPV Types 6 and 11.

GARDASIL 9 is indicated in males 9 through 26 years of age for the prevention of anal cancer caused by HPV Types 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58; precancerous or dysplastic lesions caused by HPV Types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58; and genital warts caused by HPV Types 6 and 11.
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Select Safety Information
GARDASIL®9 (Human Papillomavirus 9-valent Vaccine, Recombinant) is contraindicated in individuals with hypersensitivity, including severe allergic reactions to yeast, or after a previous dose of GARDASIL 9 or GARDASIL® [Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, 11, 16, and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant].
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