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Yes. A recent study has shown that Gardasil is 90% effective at preventing genital warts in males. Genital warts are caused by HPV (Human Papiloma Virus). Genital warts are responsible for most penile and rectal cancer, and by vaccinating against HPV, these men are protected from penile and rectal cancer caused by HPV. Giving the vaccine to men will also mean that they can not transmit HPV to their female partners. This would greatly reduce the risk of Cervical cancer due to HPV infections in women. If all boys and girls were vaccinated for HPV, the HPV virus would be eliminated, causing rates of cervical, penile, and rectal cancer to drop by 80%. For the vaccine to be effective it must be given before an individual is exposed to HPV. This is why the vaccine should be given in childhood, usually between the ages of 9 and 14. However the vaccine can and should be given to men of any age, as it reduces the risk of getting HPV, genital warts, and penile and rectal cancers caused by HPV. At this point doctors can give the HPV vaccine Gardasil to males as an off label use. The label for Gardasil should be updated by the summer of 2009 to indicate its use for prevention of HPV infection, genital warts, penile cancer, and rectal cancer in males.
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Gardasil in chickenpox?
Gardasil is a vaccine for HPV. It has nothing to do with chicken pox.
What is a Gardasil shot for?
Gardasil is a vaccination that is intended to protect against four types of human papillomavirus (HPV).
Does gardasil affect birth control?
There are no known drug interactions between Gardasil and hormonal birth control.
Do you feel Gardasil is a safe drug for teenage girls?
Yes. A lot of teenage girls get vaccinated with Gardasil.
Can a girl have a late period to gardasil?
no.
Why do they ask if there is any chance you may be pregnant before you get gardasil?
For people who are pregnant, Gardasil is generally considered safe. This is based on animal studies that looked at the effects of Gardasil during pregnancy. However, Gardasil is generally not recommended during pregnancy, as the full risks of its use are not known. It is recommended to wait until after pregnancy to get the Gardasil vaccine. It has not been studied in women, only in animal trials, so it is considered Pregnancy Category B (probably safe).
Why can't you get pregnant during gardasil vaccine?
Gardasil has not been shown to cause any problems in pregnancy. However, because it is a new vaccine, it is felt women should avoid taking while pregnant if possible.For people who are pregnant, Gardasil is generally considered safe. This is based on animal studies that looked at the effects of Gardasil during pregnancy. However, Gardasil is generally not recommended during pregnancy, as the full risks of its use are not known. It is recommended to wait until after pregnancy to get the Gardasil vaccine. It has not been studied in women, only in animal trials, so it is considered Pregnancy Category B (probably safe).
Does gardasil prevent pregnancy?
No, it prevents cancer.
Is the gardasil shot available to men?
Yes.
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How long to wait before getting the second Gardasil shot?
The normal wait is 2 months until the 2nd Gardasil shot. If you are late, you DO NOT need to restart the series.
Is it harmful to be high on marijuana and get a gardasil shot?
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