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What Is Gardasil Used For ?

Gardasil is the first US FDA approved vaccine against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) for use in the US and Canada. This vaccine provides protection from four types of HPV, namely Type 6, 11, 16 and 18. HPV Type 6 and 11 are the viruses that cause genital warts, where as Types 16 and 18 are the cause for cervical cancer. These four HPV are responsible for 70 percent cervical cancer and 90 percent of genital warts.More...

How Long Has Gardasil Been On The Market ?

Gardasil is the cervical cancer vaccine. It is effective against four varieties of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).  It can prevent infections caused by HPV types 6, 11, 6 and 18. Of these, HPV types 16 and 18 are responsible for 70 percent cervical cancers and types 6 and 11 cause about 90 percent of genital warts. Gardasil is manufactured by Merck and Co. The US FDA approved it in September 2006. However, Merck and Co. is seeking FDA approval for Gardasil in treating women of age range 27-45.More...

 

What Are Common Side Effects Of Gardasil ?

Gardasil is the vaccine against all the four types of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). It is provided intravenously as three doses over a period of six months. As in every vaccine, Gardasil is also associated with some side effects.More...