THE LAST WORD
How does the HPV vaccine work?
The HPV vaccine works just like other vaccines. It guards against viral infection and stimulates the body to produce antibodies, proteins in the body that fight foreign substances that will help protect the body once exposed to virus.²³
WHAT ARE THE SAFETY PROFILES OF THE HPV VACCINE?
Like any medicine, HPV Vaccine can have side effects. Some who get HPV vaccine may experience mild side effects, while others may not have side effects at all. Below are some of the most common side effects of HPV vaccine which are usually mild.27
Pain, redness, or swelling
in the arm where the shot
was given.
Dizziness or fainting
(fainting after any vaccine, including HPV vaccine, is more common among adolescents than others).
Headaches or
feeling tired
Muscle or joint pain
Fever
Nausea
THE TIME TO VACCINATE IS NOW.
Ask your doctor today about the HPV vaccine.