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Produced by Merck & Co., Inc., Gardasil is a vaccine that can prevent the contraction of certain types of HPV (human papillomavirus), including the HPV types:

• 16
• 18
• 6
• 11

While HPV types 6 and 11 cause about 90 percent of all genital warts, HPV types 16 and 18 are responsible for cause about 70 percent of all cervical cancer cases. HPV infections caused by type 16 and 18 are also known to cause vulvar, vaginal, penile and anal cancers.

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), girls 11 or 12 years old should receive Gardasil vaccinations. Females between 13 and 26 should also get a Gardasil vaccine if they haven't yet received it or haven't completed all of their booster shots.

10 Things I Did Not Know About Gardasil

1. Women already sexually active can still benefit from receiving a Gardasil vaccination.
2. Gardasil is not a live vaccine, so there is no risk of contracting any form of HPV when receiving this vaccination.
3. Gardasil works best when it is administered before any contact with any form of HPV.
4. Fainting is the most common side effect associated with Gardasil.
5. Gardasil doesn't protect females against STDs (such as Chlamydia, herpes, syphilis, etc.).
6. Gardasil was first FDA approved for use in females between 9 and 26 years old in June 2006.
7. While Gardasil isn't FDA approved for use in men in the U.S., males between 9 and 15 years old in England are already receiving this HPV vaccine.
8. As of February 2009, about 40 million Gardasil doses had been administered worldwide.
9. Twenty U.S. states have petitioned the FDA to make Gardasil vaccines mandatory for 6 th graders.
10. Each year, about 270,000 women worldwide die as a result of cervical cancer.

Side Effects of Gardasil

Mild Gardasil side effects may include:

• cough, sore throat or runny nose
• diarrhea
• dizziness
• fainting
• fatigue
• injection site pain, inflammation, itchiness or redness
• joint or muscle pain
• mild fever
• nausea and/or vomiting
• upset stomach.

Unfortunately, however, more serious Gardasil side effects are now arising. In 2007, a private conservative group known as Judicial Watch petitioned the FDA for reports regarding adverse reactions to Gardasil.

In addition to finding 8 possible Gardasil deaths, Judicial Watch also discovered that over 3,000 patients had developed more severe Gardasil side effects, including:

• Bells Palsy, paralysis of facial nerves that impedes control of the muscles in the face
• blood clots (If left untreated, blood clots can result in life-threatening conditions, including heart attack, stroke and pulmonary embolism.)
• Guillain-Barre Syndrome, an autoimmune disorder that attacks the central nervous system and, eventually, leads to severe weakness and paralysis
• miscarriage (Over 25 women have reported experiencing a miscarriage after receiving a Gardasil vaccine.)
• seizures
• severe allergic reaction (Symptoms of severe allergic reaction – including breathing problems and facial swelling – will develop within 15 minutes of receiving a Gardasil injection).

How Long a Dose of Gardasil Works

To be effective, Gardasil will need to be administered in a series of three injections:

• The first injection can be given to females, at any point, between 9 and 26 years of age.
• The second injection should be administered 2 months after the first Gardasil vaccine shot.
• The third and final injection will need to be given 6 months after the first Gardasil shot.

If properly administered, Gardasil can protect females against HPV for up to 4 years.

What is the Efficacy of Gardasil?

According to the National Cancer Institute, Gardasil is 100 percent effective at preventing the contraction of HPV for up to 4 years following the appropriate vaccination schedule.

Although Gardasil vaccines may be effective for longer than 4 years, the length of their efficacy, as well as the need for booster shots, is still the subject of ongoing research.

Have you or a loved one been injured after receiving a Gardasil vaccine? If so, contact us today to talk to an experienced Gardasil lawyer who can evaluate your claim and help you win the compensation you deserve.