When was Gardasil recalled?

On December 16, 2013 CDC was informed by Merck that the company planned to implement a voluntary recall of one lot (lot J007354) of Gardasil [Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (types 6, 11, 16, and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant], due to the potential for a small number of vials to contain glass particles as a result of ...


When was Gardasil vaccine discontinued?

Now that Gardasil-4 is no longer available for use in the United States since the last doses expired on May 1, 2017, the Gardasil-4 VIS has been removed from website. Providers should use the Gardasil-9 VIS when administering HPV vaccine.

When did Gardasil 9 replace Gardasil?

Gardasil (human papillomavirus quadrivalent vaccine, recombinant) was first approved June 8, 2006. The last doses of Gardasil expired on May 1, 2017 and it is no longer available for use in the United States. Gardasil has now been replaced by Gardasil 9 (human papillomavirus 9-valent vaccine, recombinant).


Is there a lawsuit against Gardasil?

January 2023 Update

In November, the plaintiffs in the Gardasil class action MDL filed a motion to compel seeking to force the defendant, Merck & Co., to produce additional documents and supplement their interrogatory responses.

Did Gardasil get recalled?

On December 16, 2013 CDC was informed by Merck that the company planned to implement a voluntary recall of one lot (lot J007354) of Gardasil [Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (types 6, 11, 16, and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant], due to the potential for a small number of vials to contain glass particles as a result of ...


Is Gardasil Safe for Young Girls?



Is Gardasil still FDA approved?

It is approved for females 9-26 years of age to protect against cervical, vulvar and vaginal cancers caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV) types 16 and 18 and genital warts caused by HPV types 6 and 11.

Is Gardasil a lifetime vaccine?

Protection is expected to be long-lasting and is probably life-long. The original HPV vaccine was first given in the major vaccine studies in 2003. The latest research shows the vaccine still offers close to 100% protection more than 10 years after it was received, and this protection shows no sign of weakening.

Is Gardasil 9 better than Gardasil?

The 9-valent HPV vaccine offers more protection against HPV than the quadrivalent HPV vaccine does and is as safe. Analysis of cost-effectiveness favours its use, at least in adolescent girls. Therefore, physicians should recommend the 9-valent HPV vaccine to patients instead of the quadrivalent HPV vaccine.


Who should not get Gardasil 9?

Some people should not get HPV vaccine (Gardasil 9) or should wait. Anyone who has ever had a life-threatening allergic reaction to any component of HPV vaccine, or to a previous dose of HPV vaccine, should not get the vaccine.

Is Cervarix better than Gardasil?

Cervarix has higher capability of preventing HPV 45 and HPV 52 infection than Gardasil, and similar potential against HPV 31. These viruses also cause cervical cancer.

Why is Cervarix no longer used?

"GSK recently made the decision to stop supplying Cervarix in the U.S. due to very low market demand," the spokesperson said. "With another HPV vaccine available in the U.S., patients will continue to have an option to help prevent HPV infection.


What are the negatives of getting the HPV vaccine?

HPV vaccines can cause pain, swelling, and redness where the shot was given, as well as headaches, tiredness, and nausea. The most common serious side effects of HPV vaccination are dizziness and fainting.

What age is too late for HPV vaccine?

Everyone through age 26 years should get HPV vaccine if they were not fully vaccinated already. HPV vaccination is not recommended for everyone older than age 26 years.

Should I take Cervarix or Gardasil 9?

Cervarix provides protection against HPV types 16 and 18, which account for 70% of all cervical cancers, and have been shown to be both clinically- and cost-effective in the local setting for females. Gardasil 9 provides protection against an additional 20% of cancer-causing HPV types.


Why is Gardasil not for over 45?

Sometimes, women over 45 have difficulty getting HPV vaccination with Gardasil-9 because insurance coverage is only available up to the recommended age of 45. Time constraints and the six-month vaccination schedule are additional barriers that prevent older women from getting Gardasil-9.

How long does Gardasil immunity last?

To date, protection against infections with the targeted HPV types has been found to last for at least 10 years with Gardasil (18), up to 11 years with Cervarix (17), and at least 6 years with Gardasil 9 (19).

Is Gardasil 9 still available?

Yes. GARDASIL 9 can be given to girls and women ages 9 to 45, as well as boys and men ages 9 to 45.


When did Gardasil 4 come out?

On October 16, 2009, the Food and Drug Administration licensed quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV4; Gardasil, Merck & Co.

Is Gardasil 2 or 3 shots?

GARDASIL 9 may be given as 2 or 3 shots. *If the second shot is given earlier than 5 months after the first shot, you will need to get a third shot at least 4 months after the second shot was given. **The need to use a 3-dose schedule instead of a 2-dose schedule will be determined by your health care professional.

Can I still get HPV vaccine after 26?

Vaccination is not recommended for everyone older than age 26 years. Some adults ages 27 through 45 years might decide to get the HPV vaccine based on discussion with their clinician, if they did not get adequately vaccinated when they were younger.


Do I need a Gardasil booster?

Yes. In a 2-dose schedule of HPV vaccine, the recommended interval is 6–12 months, and the minimum interval is 5 months between the first and second dose.

Does Gardasil cause Guillain Barre Syndrome?

No evidence of an association between HPV vaccination and any autoimmune disorder has been found so far [9]. To the best of our knowledge, there is no systematic literature review investigating the potential association between the HPV vaccination and GBS specifically.

Can the HPV vaccine cause neurological problems?

Even though active comparators were used (aluminium adjuvants and other vaccines), our research group found significantly more serious neurological harms in the HPV vaccine groups than in the comparator groups in a systematic review based on clinical study reports in EMA's possession.


Can I get HPV vaccine at 35?

ACIP does not recommend HPV vaccination for adults older than age 26 years. ACIP recommends HPV vaccination based on shared clinical decision making for individuals ages 27 through 45 years who are not adequately vaccinated. [1] HPV vaccines are not licensed for use in adults older than age 45 years.

Why is HPV vaccine not recommended for everyone older than age 26?

What about people older than 26? The HPV vaccine is most effective in early adolescence, but this starts to decrease by age 18. Because of this, it is unlikely to provide much benefit for cancer prevention as people get older. The ACS does not recommend HPV vaccination for persons older than age 26 years.