THERE ARE MANY THINGS IN LIFE
YOU CAN’T PREVENT…
BUT YOU CAN HELP PREVENT CERTAIN HPV-RELATED CANCERS WITH GARDASIL®9
HPV INFECTIONS CAN CAUSE CERTAIN CANCERS & DISEASES
Did you know ~75% of sexually active Canadians will get at least one HPV infection in their lifetime?
In addition to HPV being the most common sexually transmitted infection, some types of HPV are responsible for:
≥70%
of certain head & neck cancers
Almost 100%
of cervical cancers
40%
of vulvar & vaginal cancers
80–90%
of anal cancers
40-50%
of penile cancers*
Over 90%
of genital warts
WHY SHOULD YOU HELP GARD YOURSELF?
About 75% of sexually active Canadians will have at least one HPV infection during their lifetime.
HPV doesn’t discriminate. Men and women are equally at risk of getting an HPV infection.
Condoms may not be enough to protect you against HPV – they only protect the area they cover.
Being in a monogamous relationship does NOT protect you from HPV infections.
All eligible individuals aged 9 through 45 should consider getting GARDASIL®9 to help protect themselves against genital warts and certain HPV-related cancers.
Speak to a healthcare professional and get vaccinated today!
The GARDASIL®9 vaccine is available in clinics and pharmacies across Canada.
Type in your postal code below to find the vaccination sites near you.
We recommend contacting the selected clinic or pharmacy to confirm vaccine availability and accuracy of the information displayed.
You may need a prescription to get GARDASIL®9
If your private insurance plan needs a prescription for reimbursement, your healthcare professional could help you with this. You can also use a virtual consultation service to have an HPV vaccine prescription sent electronically to a location of your choice.†‡
For more information on what is needed to get vaccinated in your province or territory, click here to learn more.
NEED MORE REASONS TO HELP GARD YOURSELF?
Many people who have HPV don’t even realize it because the infection often has no signs or symptoms – which means they can pass on the virus to others without knowing it.§
There is no screening test for HPV in men. Even if vaccinated, men should schedule regular health exams with their doctor and check for signs of genital warts and HPV-related cancers.¶ Similarly, vaccinated women should still schedule cervical cancer screening tests according to their province’s guidelines.
With vaccination, you could help prevent certain HPV-related cancers and diseases before they start.
HPV=human papillomavirus.
* GARDASIL®9 is not indicated to prevent penile cancer.
† Some conditions and fees may apply.
‡ Where appropriate, as determined by you and the provider.
§ GARDASIL®9 is not indicated to reduce transmission.
¶ GARDASIL®9 is not indicated for the treatment of genital warts or HPV-related cancers.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
GARDASIL®9 is a vaccine indicated for individuals 9 through 45 years of age for the prevention of infection caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52 and 58 and the following diseases associated with the HPV types included in the vaccine: certain head and neck cancers, such as throat and back of mouth cancers, caused by HPV types 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58. GARDASIL®9 has been approved with conditions. This means it has passed Health Canada’s review and can be bought and sold in Canada, but the manufacturer has agreed to complete more studies to make sure the vaccine works the way it should. For more information, talk to your healthcare professional.
GARDASIL®9 is also indicated for individuals 9 through 45 years of age for the prevention of infection caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52 and 58 and the following diseases associated with the HPV types included in the vaccine: cervical, vulvar, vaginal and anal cancer caused by HPV types 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58; genital warts (condyloma acuminata) caused by HPV types 6 and 11; abnormal and precancerous cervical lesions (changes in cells of the cervix that have a risk of turning into cancer) as found in a Pap test caused by HPV types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52 and 58; abnormal and precancerous vaginal, vulvar (outside of the female genital area) and anal lesions caused by HPV types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52 and 58.
GARDASIL®9 does not protect the person getting the vaccine from a disease that is caused by other types of HPV, other viruses, or bacteria, and from HPV types that he/she may already have; but most people do not have all types contained in the vaccine. GARDASIL®9 does not treat HPV infection, cancers and diseases, or prevent its complications. GARDASIL®9 may not fully protect each person who gets it. GARDASIL®9 does not remove the need for screening for cervical, vulvar, vaginal, anal, and certain head and neck cancers, such as throat and back of mouth cancers; women should still get routine cervical cancer screening. GARDASIL®9 is not recommended for use in pregnant women and should only be used during pregnancy if a doctor or healthcare professional decides it is clearly needed. Women who become pregnant before completion of the vaccine series should complete their vaccination schedule after childbirth. If you are breastfeeding, talk to your doctor or healthcare professional. GARDASIL®9 may cause some side effects and allergic reactions. The most common side effects seen are pain, swelling, redness, itching, bruising, bleeding, a lump where the shot is given, headache, fever, nausea, dizziness, tiredness, diarrhea, abdominal pain and sore throat. Fainting can happen after getting an HPV vaccine. Signs of an allergic reaction may include difficulty breathing, wheezing (bronchospasm), hives and rash. This is not a complete list of side effects; for any unexpected effects while taking GARDASIL®9, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Contact your doctor or healthcare professional to determine if GARDASIL®9 is an appropriate option for you.
Information about GARDASIL®9 is provided in the Product Monograph and Consumer Information, available here.
