HPV Vaccine
Nearly all men and women will get at least one type of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) at some point in their lives. The HPV vaccine Gardasil 9 is now recommended for all girls and boys when they are 11 or 12 years old.
What are HPV vaccine names?
Who gets the HPV vaccine?
How many shots do I need?
What is the immunization schedule for HPV disease?
What are common side effects?
What are severe side effects of HPV vaccines?
Can HPV vaccines cause a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA)?
Can I file an HPV vaccine lawsuit?
Where can I get more information?
What is the HPV vaccine?
HPV immunizations are recombinant viral protein vaccines. They contain highly purified virus-like particles, but they do not contain any viral DNA. Therefore, they can’t infect healthy cells, replicate, or cause disease
What are HPV vaccine names?
- Gardasil 9
- Gardasil – no longer marketed in the U.S.
- Cervarix – no longer marketed in the U.S.
Who gets the HPV vaccine?
Doctors recommend that all girls and boys who are 11 or 12 years old should get the recommended series of HPV vaccines. It can be given as early as 9 years old, up to 26 years old. The vaccine is most effective if it is given before the individual begins any type of sexual activity.
How many shots do I need?
Two or three shots of the HPV vaccine, depending on whether the recipient was older or younger than 15 years old.
What is the immunization schedule for HPV disease?
If the first shot was given before they were 15 years old, they will need one more shot 6-12 months later, for a total of two doses of the HPV vaccine.
If the first shot was given after they were 15 years old, they will need two more shots. The second shot is given 1-2 months after the first. The third shot is given 6 months after the first shot and at least 12 weeks after the second shot.
What are common side effects?
- Injection-site reaction (pain, swelling, redness)
- Lump where the shot was given
- Fever
- Headache
- Muscle aches
- Joint pain
- Gastrointestinal problems
- Itching
- Rash
To learn more about the side effects associated with HPV vaccines, please visit this page: HPV Vaccine Side Effects.
What are severe side effects of HPV vaccines?
The following severe side effects have been reported in people who received Gardasil. It is unknown if they were caused by the vaccine:
- Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM)
- Allergic reaction
- Anaphylaxis
- Angioedema
- Arthralgia (joint pain)
- Arthritis
- Asthenia
- Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
- Autoimmune diseases
- Blood clots
- Bronchospasm
- Celiac disease
- Death
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Erythema Multiforme
- Fainting (syncope)
- Fatigue
- Gastroenteritis
- Guillain-Barré Syndrome
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
- Infertility
- Lymphadenopathy (enlarged lymph nodes)
- Malaise
- Motor neuron disease
- Myalgia (muscle aches)
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Nausea
- Neurological complications
- Pancreatitis (pancreas inflammation)
- Paralysis
- Psoriasis
- Pulmonary embolism
- Seizures
- Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA)
- Speech problems
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Tonic-clonic limb movements
- Transverse myelitis
- Urticaria
- Vomiting
Can HPV vaccines cause a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA)?
Yes. There is a potential risk of Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) with HPV vaccines and Gardasil if they are injected with a needle too high or too deep into the shoulder. The symptoms of SIRVA include pain, limited mobility, and weakness.
Can I file a HPV vaccine lawsuit?
Our lawyers are evaluating HPV vaccine lawsuits for teenagers and adults who suffered a shoulder injury (SIRVA) after receiving Gardasil or other HPV vaccines.
