Is the HPV Vaccine Safe During Pregnancy?
For women who are pregnant, the HPV vaccine (Gardasil®, Cervarix®) is generally considered safe. This is based on animal studies that looked at the effects of the HPV vaccine during pregnancy. However, the HPV vaccine is generally not recommended during pregnancy, as the full risks of its use are not known. It is recommended to wait until after pregnancy to get the HPV vaccine.
