Vaccine for HPV

• HPV Vaccine

The HPV vaccine can prevent several conditions caused by the human papillomavirus. This page from the eMedTV archives also includes information on the typical dosing schedule for the vaccine, possible side effects, and what to do if you miss a dose.

• HPV Vaccine Side Effects

This eMedTV segment explains that there are potential HPV vaccine side effects, including dizziness, diarrhea, and reactions at the injection site. This page also highlights some of the more serious and rare side effects of the HPV vaccine.

• What Is the HPV Vaccine Used For?

What is the HPV vaccine used for? As this eMedTV page explains, the HPV vaccine is used to help prevent cervical cancer, genital warts, and other conditions caused by the human papillomavirus. The HPV vaccine is approved for females ages 9 to 26.

• HPV Vaccine Dosing

The HPV vaccine dosage is the same for girls and women age 9 to 26, regardless of weight or age. As this eMedTV article explains, the vaccination is a series of three injections given over six months. This page discusses HPV vaccine dosing.

• Drug Interactions With the HPV Vaccine

As this eMedTV Web page explains, there are potential drug interactions with the HPV vaccine and other medications, such as anticoagulants, immunosuppressants, and other vaccines. This page explains how these interactions can cause problems.

• Warnings and Precautions With the HPV Vaccine

This eMedTV segment takes an in-depth look at several warnings and precautions with the HPV vaccine, including the risks of taking the drug if you have a condition like a bleeding disorder. This page also outlines who should not take the HPV vaccine.

• HPV Vaccine and Pregnancy

This eMedTV article explores the HPV vaccine and pregnancy, highlighting how the FDA categorizes the vaccine as a pregnancy Category B medication. It is generally recommended that a woman wait until after pregnancy to receive the HPV injections.

• Generic HPV Vaccine

A patent currently prevents any generic form of the HPV vaccine from being manufactured and sold. This eMedTV Web page explains that the earliest date that a generic HPV vaccine could become available is in 2017, when the patent expires.