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Help protect against certain HPV-related cancers

Begin recommending GARDASIL 9 at age 9 for appropriate patients.

Your recommendation matters—A provider recommendation to patients 11 years and older was associated with increasing the odds of initiating HPV vaccination ~tenfold (pooled OR=10.1, 95% CI, 7.6, 13.4).1,a

OR, odds ratio; CI, confidence interval.

aIn a meta-analysis published in 2021, pooled analysis of 45 studies yielded 59 effect sizes (n=226,224) examining provider recommendation and HPV vaccine initiation among US adolescents aged 11-17 years and adults.1

Empower parents to initiate HPV vaccination for their child

Vaccinating may help prevent certain HPV-related cancers.2

For most people, HPV clears on its own. But for those who don’t clear the virus, it could cause certain cancers and diseases later in life.2,3,4,5

Educate parents—HPV vaccination is a type of cancer prevention for certain HPV-related cancers for both boys and girls.

Certain HPV-related oropharyngeal cancers—Certain oropharyngeal cancers were the most common HPV-related cancers in men and affect men more than women.b,6,7 Not all oropharyngeal cancers are HPV-related.6

bPer 2012-2016 CDC data.

The oropharyngeal and head and neck cancer indication is approved under accelerated approval based on effectiveness in preventing HPV-related anogenital disease. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial.

Dosing schedule for GARDASIL 9

References:

  1. Oh NL, Biddell CB, Rhodes BE, Brewer NT. Provider communication and HPV vaccine uptake: a meta-analysis and systematic review. Prev Med. 2021;148:106554. doi:10.1016/j.ypmed.2021.106554
  2. Meites E, Gee J, Unger E, Markowitz L. Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (Pink Book). Chapter 11: Human Papillomavirus. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. April 23, 2024. Accessed July 9, 2025. https://www.cdc.gov/pinkbook/hcp/table-of-contents/chapter-11-human-papillomavirus.html
  3. HPV and oropharyngeal cancer. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. September 17, 2024. Accessed September 25, 2024. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/hpv/oropharyngeal-cancer.html
  4. Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Last reviewed July 22, 2021. Accessed April 28, 2025. https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/hpv.htm
  5. Cancers caused by HPV. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. March 3, 2025. Accessed March 5, 2025. https://www.cdc.gov/hpv/about/cancers-caused-by-hpv.html
  6. Senkomago V, Henley SJ, Thomas CC, Mix JM, Markowitz LE, Saraiya M. Human papillomavirus–attributable cancers — United States, 2012–2016. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2019;68:724-728. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm6833a3
  7. HPV and cancer. National Cancer Institute. Updated May 9, 2025. Accessed May 27, 2025. https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/infectious-agents/hpv-and-cancer
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Indication

GARDASIL®9 (Human Papillomavirus 9-valent Vaccine, Recombinant) is a vaccine indicated in females 9 through 45 years of age for the prevention of cervical, vulvar, vaginal, anal, oropharyngeal and other head and neck cancers caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) Types 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58; cervical, vulvar, vaginal, and anal precancerous or dysplastic lesions caused by HPV Types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58; and genital warts caused by HPV Types 6 and 11.

 

GARDASIL 9 is indicated in males 9 through 45 years of age for the prevention of anal, oropharyngeal and other head and neck cancers caused by HPV Types 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58; anal precancerous or dysplastic lesions caused by HPV Types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58; and genital warts caused by HPV Types 6 and 11.

 

The oropharyngeal and head and neck cancer indication is approved under accelerated approval based on effectiveness in preventing HPV-related anogenital disease. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial.

 

GARDASIL 9 does not eliminate the necessity for vaccine recipients to undergo screening for cervical, vulvar, vaginal, anal, oropharyngeal and other head and neck cancers as recommended by a health care provider.

 

GARDASIL 9 has not been demonstrated to provide protection against diseases caused by:

  • HPV types not covered by the vaccine
  • HPV types to which a person has previously been exposed through sexual activity

 

Not all vulvar, vaginal, anal, oropharyngeal and other head and neck cancers are caused by HPV, and GARDASIL 9 protects only against those vulvar, vaginal, anal, oropharyngeal and other head and neck cancers caused by HPV Types 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58.

 

GARDASIL 9 is not a treatment for external genital lesions; cervical, vulvar, vaginal, anal, oropharyngeal and other head and neck cancers; or cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN), vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia (VaIN), or anal intraepithelial neoplasia (AIN).

 

Vaccination with GARDASIL 9 may not result in protection in all vaccine recipients.

Select Safety Information

GARDASIL®9 (Human Papillomavirus 9-valent Vaccine, Recombinant) is contraindicated in individuals with hypersensitivity, including severe allergic reactions to yeast, or after a previous dose of GARDASIL 9 or GARDASIL® [Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, 11, 16, and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant].

 

Because vaccinees may develop syncope, sometimes resulting in falling with injury, observation for 15 minutes after administration is recommended. Syncope, sometimes associated with tonic-clonic movements and other seizure-like activity, has been reported following HPV vaccination. When syncope is associated with tonic-clonic movements, the activity is usually transient and typically responds to restoring cerebral perfusion.

 

Safety and effectiveness of GARDASIL 9 have not been established in pregnant women.

 

The most common (≥10%) local and systemic adverse reactions in females were injection-site pain, swelling, erythema, and headache. The most common (≥10%) local and systemic reactions in males were injection-site pain, swelling, and erythema.

 

The duration of immunity of a 2-dose schedule of GARDASIL 9 has not been established.

 

Dosage and Administration for GARDASIL 9

Dosage and Administration for GARDASIL 9

 

GARDASIL 9 should be administered intramuscularly in the deltoid or anterolateral area of the thigh.

  • For individuals 9 through 14 years of age, GARDASIL 9 can be administered using a 2-dose or 3-dose schedule. For the 2-dose schedule, the second dose should be administered 6–12 months after the first dose. If the second dose is administered less than 5 months after the first dose, a third dose should be given at least 4 months after the second dose. For the 3-dose schedule, GARDASIL 9 should be administered at 0, 2 months, and 6 months.
  • For individuals 15 through 45 years of age, GARDASIL 9 is administered using a 3-dose schedule at 0, 2 months, and 6 months.

 

Before administering GARDASIL 9, please read the accompanying Prescribing Information. The Patient Information also is available.

Indication

GARDASIL®9 (Human Papillomavirus 9-valent Vaccine, Recombinant) is a vaccine indicated in females 9 through 45 years of age for the prevention of cervical, vulvar, vaginal, anal, oropharyngeal and other head and neck cancers caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) Types 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58; cervical, vulvar, vaginal, and anal precancerous or dysplastic lesions caused by HPV Types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58; and genital warts caused by HPV Types 6 and 11.

 

GARDASIL 9 is indicated in males 9 through 45 years of age for the prevention of anal, oropharyngeal and other head and neck cancers caused by HPV Types 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58; anal precancerous or dysplastic lesions caused by HPV Types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58; and genital warts caused by HPV Types 6 and 11.

 

The oropharyngeal and head and neck cancer indication is approved under accelerated approval based on effectiveness in preventing HPV-related anogenital disease. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial.

 

GARDASIL 9 does not eliminate the necessity for vaccine recipients to undergo screening for cervical, vulvar, vaginal, anal, oropharyngeal and other head and neck cancers as recommended by a health care provider.

 

GARDASIL 9 has not been demonstrated to provide protection against diseases caused by:

  • HPV types not covered by the vaccine
  • HPV types to which a person has previously been exposed through sexual activity

 

Not all vulvar, vaginal, anal, oropharyngeal and other head and neck cancers are caused by HPV, and GARDASIL 9 protects only against those vulvar, vaginal, anal, oropharyngeal and other head and neck cancers caused by HPV Types 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58.

 

GARDASIL 9 is not a treatment for external genital lesions; cervical, vulvar, vaginal, anal, oropharyngeal and other head and neck cancers; or cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN), vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia (VaIN), or anal intraepithelial neoplasia (AIN).

 

Vaccination with GARDASIL 9 may not result in protection in all vaccine recipients.

GARDASIL®9 (Human Papillomavirus 9-valent Vaccine, Recombinant) is a vaccine for patients 9 through 45 years of age for the prevention of certain cancers and other diseases caused by 9 types of human papillomavirus (HPV).

 

The oropharyngeal and head and neck cancer indication is approved under accelerated approval based on effectiveness in preventing HPV-related anogenital disease. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial.

 

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GARDASIL®9 (Human Papillomavirus 9-valent Vaccine, Recombinant) is a vaccine for patients 9 through 45 years of age for the prevention of certain cancers and other diseases caused by 9 types of human papillomavirus (HPV).

 

The oropharyngeal and head and neck cancer indication is approved under accelerated approval based on effectiveness in preventing HPV-related anogenital disease. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial.

 

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Select Safety Information

GARDASIL®9 (Human Papillomavirus 9-valent Vaccine, Recombinant) is contraindicated in individuals with hypersensitivity, including severe allergic reactions to yeast, or after a previous dose of GARDASIL 9 or GARDASIL® [Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, 11, 16, and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant].

 

Because vaccinees may develop syncope, sometimes resulting in falling with injury, observation for 15 minutes after administration is recommended. Syncope, sometimes associated with tonic-clonic movements and other seizure-like activity, has been reported following HPV vaccination. When syncope is associated with tonic-clonic movements, the activity is usually transient and typically responds to restoring cerebral perfusion.

 

Safety and effectiveness of GARDASIL 9 have not been established in pregnant women.

 

The most common (≥10%) local and systemic adverse reactions in females were injection-site pain, swelling, erythema, and headache. The most common (≥10%) local and systemic reactions in males were injection-site pain, swelling, and erythema.

 

The duration of immunity of a 2-dose schedule of GARDASIL 9 has not been established.

 

Dosage and Administration for GARDASIL 9

Dosage and Administration for GARDASIL 9

 

GARDASIL 9 should be administered intramuscularly in the deltoid or anterolateral area of the thigh.

  • For individuals 9 through 14 years of age, GARDASIL 9 can be administered using a 2-dose or 3-dose schedule. For the 2-dose schedule, the second dose should be administered 6–12 months after the first dose. If the second dose is administered less than 5 months after the first dose, a third dose should be given at least 4 months after the second dose. For the 3-dose schedule, GARDASIL 9 should be administered at 0, 2 months, and 6 months.
  • For individuals 15 through 45 years of age, GARDASIL 9 is administered using a 3-dose schedule at 0, 2 months, and 6 months.

 

Before administering GARDASIL 9, please read the accompanying Prescribing Information. The Patient Information also is available.

GARDASIL®9 (Human Papillomavirus 9-valent Vaccine, Recombinant) is contraindicated in individuals with hypersensitivity, including severe allergic reactions to yeast, or after a previous dose of GARDASIL 9 or

GARDASIL 9 is contraindicated in individuals with hypersensitivity, including severe allergic reactions to yeast, or after a previous dose of GARDASIL 9 or GARDASIL® [Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, 11, 16, and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant].