What are the worst side effects of the HPV vaccine?

These include:

• Pain, redness, or swelling in the arm where the shot was given.
• Fever.
• Dizziness or fainting (fainting after any vaccine, including HPV vaccine, is more common among adolescents than others)
• Nausea.
• Headache or feeling tired.
• Muscle or joint pain.

Which of the following is the most common adverse event after HPV vaccination?

The most common side effects reported through CDC’s Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) are pain, redness, or swelling in the arm where the vaccine was given, dizziness, syncope (fainting), nausea, and headache.

What are three possible side effects of HPV vaccination?

Common Side Effects

• Pain, redness, or swelling in the arm where the shot was given.
• Fever.
• Headache or feeling tired.
• Nausea.
• Muscle or joint pain.

Can the HPV vaccine cause neurological problems?

This case report implies that the HPV vaccination may cause MG. Other neurological manifestations may occur owing to unexpected abnormal autoimmune responses such as autonomic dysfunction and pain. It is important to inform patients prior to inoculation and observe the occurrence of abnormal symptoms.

Can a man give a woman HPV?

Both men and women can contract HPV from having vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has an infection. Most people who have an HPV infection unknowingly transmit it to their partner because they’re unaware of their own HPV status.

Why does HPV vaccine hurt more than others?

Officials at Merck & Co., which makes the vaccine, acknowledge the sting. They attribute it partly to the virus-like particles in the shot. Pre-marketing studies showed more reports of pain from Gardasil than from dummy shots, and patients reported more pain when given shots with more of the particles.

Do you need all three HPV shots?

Adolescents aged 9 through 14 years who have already received two doses of HPV vaccine less than 5 months apart will require a third dose. Three doses are recommended for people with weakened immune systems aged 9 through 26 years.

How long does the HPV vaccine last in your body?

How long does the HPV vaccine protect for? Studies have shown that the vaccine protects against HPV infection for at least 10 years, although experts expect protection to last for much longer.

Are there any long term effects of the HPV vaccine?

The evidence shows no long-term side effects – there is no evidence to suggest that the HPV vaccination has any long term side effects, or is responsible for any long term health complications. This includes illnesses that are sometimes associated with the HPV vaccine, such as chronic fatigue syndrome.

Should you give your daughter the HPV vaccine?

The HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine is now recommended for girls and boys both. It will help to protect them from HPV-related cancers and genital warts. The vaccine has the best chance of protecting against infection if a person gets the series of shots before becoming sexually active.