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HPV vaccine

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The HPV vaccine protects against infections with human papillomavirus that cause cervical and other cancers. Common side effects are mild: sore arm, headache, fainting soon after the shot (sit for 15 minutes).

What it protects against

Infections with human papillomavirus that cause cervical and other cancers.

Possible side effects

Sore arm, headache, fainting soon after the shot (sit for 15 minutes).

Who should not get it

Pregnancy (wait), severe allergy to a previous dose.

National immunization schedule

Common questions

What does the hpv vaccine prevent?
Infections with human papillomavirus that cause cervical and other cancers.

What are the side effects of the hpv vaccine?
Sore arm, headache, fainting soon after the shot (sit for 15 minutes).

Who should not get the hpv vaccine?
Pregnancy (wait), severe allergy to a previous dose.

When is the hpv vaccine given in Nepal?
See the national immunization schedule record for your country.

Learn more / References

SI summary (own words); CDC Vaccine Information Statements as reference

Emergency — call102