What is the Gardasil vaccine made of?
It is not a live or killed vaccine, so it is very safe. It is a recombinant vaccine similar to the hepatitis B vaccine that is administered to babies at birth. You cannot get HPV or cancer from the vaccine.
GARDASIL is a registered trademark of Merck & Co., Inc.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this document is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. Only your own physician knows all the important details of your specific medical and personal history and should be the only one to give you advice regarding your own medical care. You should never disregard medical advice or delay seeking medical advice or treatment because of something you have read herein. If you have any questions whatsoever about your medical health or believe you have a medical problem or disease, you should contact your medical doctor or healthcare provider.
