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Help prevent certain HPV-related<\/span>\u00a0cancers by vaccinating appropriate males and females ages 9-45\u00a0today<\/em><\/span>
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Dosage and administration for GARDASIL 9<\/span><\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Patients 9 through 14 years<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Given CDC recommended dosing for GARDASIL 9 differs from the FDA-approved recommended dosing, any cost or coverage information may be out of date. As always, please contact your patient\u2019s insurance provider for specific information about your patient\u2019s costs or coverage.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Observe patients for 15 minutes after administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GARDASIL 9 should be administered intramuscularly in the deltoid or anterolateral area of the thigh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The number of recommended doses is based on age at the administration of the first dose.1<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Immunologic response to GARDASIL 9 may be diminished in immunocompromised individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Safety and effectiveness of GARDASIL 9 have not been established in pregnant women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Recommended child and adolescent immunization schedule for ages 18 years or younger, United States, 2025. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Revised August 7, 2025. Accessed August 11, 2025. https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/vaccines\/hcp\/imz-schedules\/downloads\/child\/0-18yrs-child-combined-schedule.pdf<\/span><\/mark><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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