Herold’s Pharmacy in West Ashley Offers this Vaccine By Appointment
What is the HPV, also known as Gardasil, Vaccine?
This vaccine, also known as Gardasil, is used to prevent cancer of the anus, abnormal tissue growth of the anus, genital warts, or certain head and neck cancers. In girls and women, it is also used to prevent cancer of the cervix/vagina/vulva and abnormal tissue growth in these areas that can lead to cancer. These conditions are commonly caused by certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). Vaccines work by increasing the body’s natural defense (immunity) against the virus. This vaccine does not protect against all types of HPV, only the types in the vaccine. It is used to prevent the diseases and will not treat active anal/cervical/head/neck/vaginal/vulvar cancer, genital warts, or other diseases caused by the types of HPV in the vaccine.
Who Should Get It?
It is generally recommended everyone up to age 26 should receive this vaccination. Be sure to consult your doctor or healthcare professional. You can read more about HPV and this vaccine on the CDC HPV page.
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