VACCINE HPV quadrivalent, monodose, 0.5ml vial
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VACCINE HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS
Therapeutic Action
Recombinant, adjuvanted, adsorbed Human Papillomavirus vaccine, active on Human Papillomavirus types:
- bivalent vaccine: types 16 and 18
- quadrivalent vaccine: types 6, 11, 16 and 18
Indications
Prevention of premalignant anogenital lesions (cervical, vulvar, vaginal and anal) caused by certain types of papillomavirus.
Prevention of anogenital warts (condyloma acuminata) caused by specific types of papillomavirus (particularly types 6 and 11) for the quadrivalent vaccine.
Instructions for use
Suspension in liquid form in a single-use vial.
Shake the vial before use to homogenise the suspension.
Must be given by IM route in the anterolateral aspect of the thigh or in the deltoid muscle.
Follow the national vaccination policy.
Precautions for Use
Do not administer in children under 9 years of age.
As with all injectable vaccines and/or immunoglobulins, appropriate medical treatment should always be readily available in case of rare anaphylactic reactions following the administration of the product.
Storage
- Keep refrigerated between 2ºC and 8ºC - Protect from sunlight
- Do not freeze.
- Gardasil 4-valent HPV® vaccine can be stored for up to 3 days at temperature not exceeding 42°C. (See Preliminary remarks on Vaccines).
- The vaccine vial monitor (VVM) is mandatory on each vaccine.