Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

can i take gardasil 2nd dose one week earlier?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As long as at least one month has elapsed from the first dose.

Question 5

how long could gardasil take before going into effect?

Accepted Answer

About 6 months: You get some benefit in about 4 weeks, but it would take until you get the 3rd shot, 6 months after the 1st shot, to get the full immunity.

Question 6

what will happen if you only get one gardasil shot and do not take the other two?

Accepted Answer

Poor protection: The protection created by series vaccines like Gardasil are tested & confirmed to provide a satisfactory level of protection for many years only when the series is completed . Failure to complete the series will result in some who are not protected or whose protection disappears over time. The series can be resumed with an extended delay & still yield benefits.

Question 7

i have to take gardasil and menactra together. is that okay?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Both can be given at the same time and will not interfere with the benefit  of receiving either vaccine.

Question 8

what to do if i have to take gardasil and menactra together?

Accepted Answer

Common practice: I often give these at the same time.They work well when given together or separate.

Question 9

is it safe to take the second gardasil shot later than recommended?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The normal schedule is to get the first dose and then the 2nd 2 months later followed by the 3rd dose 4 months after that. Many patients miss a dose. If you miss a dose you just start where you left off. You do not need to start over. As long as you did not catch hpv during the time lapse the vaccine will still be equally as effective.

Question 10

my doctor said it's okay to take the second and third dose of gardasil at the same time. why? (i listened and took both).

Accepted Answer

Gardasil: The recommendation is that the second shot of gardasil should be given at 2 months  and the third shot should be given at six months By giving two shots together at two months you may not be adequately covered

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