Question 1

how does the new medication gardasil help treat hpv and cancer?

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Prevents worst HPV&#x27;s: Gardasil is a 3-shot vaccine that prevents infection from 2 strains of HPV virus that cause cervical cancer, and 2 strains that cause genital warts. It also prevents anal warts (and maybe anal cancer) due to the same strains, in both men and women. The antibodies one produces from the vaccine flow in the bloodstream everywhere. Other body sites are probably protected, but this has not been proven.

Question 2

what are the views on the gardasil shots?

Accepted Answer

A good thing.: If you search the web on gardasil, there are a number of web sites that purport that Gardasil has caused many deaths and that merck is covering things up. These claims are not supported by medical evidence. Gardasil, as well as all other vaccines, are monitored by the cdc and the fda in post-marketing safety data. That data can be found at:
http://www.Cdc.Gov/vaccinesafety/vaccines/hpv/index.Html.

Question 3

will the gardasil shot prevent me from having children later on in life?

Accepted Answer

No: This vaccine has no direct impact on your fertility. Indirectly, it will likely prevent many from developing cervical cancer & needing a hysterectomy. So in many ways, it may help people have kids that might not otherwise.

Question 4

who should get the gardasil shot?

Accepted Answer

Gardasil indications: Merck, the vaccine manufacturer, recommends vaccination for people age 9-26 years for prevention of some of the strains of HPV that cause genital warts and certain cancers.  It will not treat the infection if it has already been transmitted, but may offer protection from getting infected with other strains.

Question 5

how long does gardasil take to work?

Accepted Answer

Gardasil: For the hpv vaccine to work best, it is very important for preteens to get all 3 doses (shots) long (over 6 months) before any sexual activity with another person begins.

Question 6

how soon after getting gardasil am i safe?

Accepted Answer

Protection delay: It takes the body 2-3 weeks to develop protective antibody to a vaccine. This would apply to the gardasil. The first dose would start the process, but long term protection would require completion of the series. It will not protect you against agents not in the vaccine.

Question 7

how long does it take gardasil to kick in?

Accepted Answer

Protection delay: It takes the body 2-3 weeks to develop protective antibody to a vaccine. This would apply to the gardasil. The first dose would start the process, but long term protection would require completion of the series. It will not protect you against agents not in the vaccine.

Question 8

how long does it take for gardasil to work?

Accepted Answer

Gardasil : Any vaccine takes two to four weeks to induce antibodies for protection. It will be the same for gardasil. However, immunity will be stronger after the second dose and total protection will be attained after the third dose. Hope that helps.

Question 9

what to be feeling after this gardasil shot?

Accepted Answer

Possibly nothing: You may not feel anything.  Possible side effects from Gardasil include pain/redness/ swelling at the injection site, fever, headache or fainting. I have not seen abdominal pain listed as a side effect from gardasil.

Question 10

why can't women over 26 get the gardasil shot?

Accepted Answer

May help,coverage?  : The target group for the Gardasil shot are those never exposed to hpv, as early as 9yo. The benefit may remain for anyone at any age who is sexually active, but insurance plans may only cover age groups listed as the target groups by the cdc or council on immunization practices. The vaccine is expensive, in excess of $150/dose before it gets into my office so some balk at paying out of pocket.

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