What are the possible side effects of Gardasil (Human Papillomavirus Vaccine)?
You should not receive a booster vaccine if you have had a life-threatening allergic reaction after the first shot. Developing cancer from HPV is much more dangerous to your health than receiving the vaccine to protect against it. However, like any medicine, this vaccine can cause side effects but the risk of serious side effects is extremely low. Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. You may feel faint after receiving this vaccine. Some people have had seizure-like reactions after receiving this vaccine. Your doctor may want you to remain under observation during the first 15 minutes after the injection. Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as: severe stomach pain swollen glands easy bruising or bleeding, confusion, unusual weakness fever, chills, body aches, general ill feeling chest pain; or feeling short of breath Less serious side eff
