Q&A
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- Do I have to get 3 doses of Gadasil®?
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Yes, I recommend you to get three doses. The clinical trial of Gadasil has proven its effectiveness if you have completed all three doses within a year. However, for those aged 9 to 13, you can get two doses (0, 6 months).
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- Can I change the vaccination schedule for Gadasil®?
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Gadasil® According to domestic authorization, it is recommended to follow a two- and six-month vaccination schedule after the initial vaccination date. If a change in vaccination schedule is inevitable, the second dose should be at least one month after the first dose and the third dose at least three months after the second dose.
However, you must complete all three doses within a year.
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- Can only women get vaccinated?
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Both women and men are recommended to get vaccinated. Gadasil® is a tetravalent HPV* vaccine that can be inoculated by men and women from the age of 9 regardless of gender.
CAUTION AND SIDE EFFECT
Guidance on precautions and side effects after 9 valence inoculation
- Cold symptoms such as headaches and fever may occur, so please get enough rest after vaccination.
- Keep the inoculated area clean, and take a shower after attaching a waterproof band to prevent water from contacting the injection area.
- There is a risk of inflammation such as drinking and hot spring baths, so please refrain for about a week.
- There may be rare itching or red swelling after the Gadasil injection.
It's not a big problem, and if you're itching a lot, taking antihistamines can help improve your symptoms.
A possible adverse reaction after 9 valence inoculation
- Local reactions: Pain at the inoculated area, swelling, redness, hives, etc
- Systemic reactions: fever, nausea, muscle pain, etc
