Should i get the HPV vaccine Gardasil? Has anyone else gotten the shots? are there any side effects?

Question

It is a series of three shots given over the course of a year. It protect agains genital warts and HPV, which often causes cervical cancer.

Answer 1

I think you should consider the side affects http://www.medalerts.org/vaersdb/findfield.php?LOWAGE=&HIGHAGE=&SEX=&STATE=&PRIOR_VAX=&VAX_DATE_LOW=&VAX_DATE_HIGH=&CUR_ILL=&VAX=HPV4&VAXDOSE=&VAXMAN=&VAXROUTE=&VAXLOT=&VAXSITE=&ONSET_DATE_LOW=&ONSET_DATE_HIGH=&REPORT_DATE_LOW=&REPORT_DATE_HIGH=&SYMPTOMS=&HISTORY=&L_THREAT=&ER_VISIT=&DIED=&HOSPITAL=&DEATH_DATE_LOW=&DEATH_DATE_HIGH=&X_STAY=&RECOVD=&LAB_DATA=&DISABLE=&OTHER_MEDS=&V_ADMINBY=&V_FUNDBY=&PAGENO=1&PERPAGE=10
Also consider that no vaccine is 100% effective, hpv often goes away on it's own, and this vaccine is only for a few strains of hpv.

Answer 2

I've known a couple of people who got cervical pre-cancerous cells and they were freaked out and had to get some kind of procedure to get the rogue cells removed. Like, burnt off or cut out or something.

Some areas are considering making it a REQUIREMENT for teenage girls! They're taking it seriously, and you might want to as well. Just don't take it as a substitute for protective measures during sex--it can help, but it won't prevent anything 100%.

Plus, it's a little pricey--if your insurance covers it, OK, but it's something to consider if you gotta pay part or all of the cost.

I'm 28, so it's not currently indicated for somebody my age. It wasn't out yet when I was younger. So I haven't looked at it too closely as far as side effects and risks and stuff--check that stuff out.

But it could be a really good idea.

Answer 3

The HPV vaccine is being tested against anal cancer. The vaccine has just been mandated for sixth-grade girls in Texas to prevent cervical cancer. Doctors think it might also block anal cancer, which "is most common among men with histories of receptive anal intercourse." Arguments: 1) "The cervix is similar biologically to the anus, so there's plenty of hope that it will work there also." 2) "The anal cancer rate for gay men is similar to cervical cancer rates before the advent of Pap smears." Doctors are advising some gay men to get routine anal Pap smears. The vaccine's producer, Merck, is testing it on 4,000 men, including a sample of 500 gay men. Film at 11. (For Human Nature's take on the risks of anal sex, click here.)

Answer 4

While the first person to answer is WRONG about hpv can kill you because it by itself cant kill you, it can cause cancer as you said, I dont know about side effects because I'm too old to get the shot, but any side effects from it would be better then HPV or cancer

Answer 5

I had the vaccine and had no uncomfortable area outcomes. i understand the most effortless ones are swelling or itchy and redness the position you get the shot...also everytime I went (it truly is a three-sequence vaccine) they advised me to attend contained in the foyer in the previous leaving, because some females have fainted. yet no lengthy-time period outcomes that i understand of!

Answer 6

If you are engaging in sex with multiple partners or partners who are having sex with other people, or are already at risk for cervical cancer then I would say yes. But if you are in a one on one relationship with someone who isn't having sex with someone else then it isn't neccessary really. Like if you are married and you and your partner aren't cheating on each other, and you don't intend to and neither does he then don't worry about it. You should ask your doctor if you have any further questions.

Answer 7

Yes you should get the vaccine. The side effect of not getting it can kill you