Gardasil 9 vaccine
This product is a vaccine that will help you develop immunity to human papillomavirus to prevent cervical cancer and genital warts. Even though you may not feel its effects, this medication takes effect after a few weeks.
Instructions
This medication must be administered by a health professional. Because complete vaccination requires several doses of this product to be given at specific times, it is important to keep your scheduled appointments.
Side effects
In addition to its desired action, this medication may cause some side effects, notably:
- it may cause headaches;
- it may cause pain at the injection site;
- it may cause dizziness - use caution when getting up from a lying or sitting position and use caution if driving;
- it may cause a fever;
- it may cause nausea or, rarely, vomiting;
- it may cause local redness.
Each person may react differently to a treatment. If you think this medication may be causing side effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your health care professional. He or she can help you to determine whether or not the medication is the source of the problem.
Storage
Keep this product in the refrigerator and do not allow it to freeze. Make sure that any leftover portion is disposed of safely.
General notes
When meeting with any health professional, it is important for you to share the following information:
- Your medical history and allergies (medication, food, or other);
- If you're pregnant or want to become pregnant, or if you're breastfeeding;
- If you use tobacco or cannabis or its derivatives, or if you use recreational drugs;
- The names of all the medications you take, whether you take them regularly or once in a while, including over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and natural health products.
It is also strongly recommended that you keep an up-to-date list of all the medications you take and carry it with you at all times. This could be useful if you have to see a health professional or need emergency care.
Keep all your medications out of the reach of children and pets and return any unused or expired medications to the pharmacy for proper disposal.