THE LAST WORD
How does the HPV vaccine work?
The HPV vaccine works just like other vaccines. It guards against viral infection and stimulates the body to produce antibodies, proteins in the body that fight foreign substances that will help protect the body once it’s exposed to the virus.22
WHAT ARE THE SAFETY PROFILES
OF THE HPV VACCINE?
Like any medication, the HPV vaccine can have side effects. Some individuals who receive the HPV vaccine may experience mild side effects, while others may not experience any at all. Below are some of the most common and typically mild side effects of the HPV vaccine.26
Pain, redness, or swelling in the arm where the shot was given.
Dizziness or fainting
*fainting after any vaccine,
including the HPV vaccine, is
more common among
adolescents than others.
Headaches or feeling tired
Muscle or joint pain
Fever
Nausea
NOW IS THE TIME TO HELP GET PROTECTED
Ask your doctor about ways to prevent HPV