Gardasil 9 Vial Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Headache
  • Injection Site Erythema
  • Injection Site Inflammation
  • Pain
  • Reactions At The Site Of The Injection

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Fibrous Thickening Of The Skin Called Induration
  • Bruising
  • Dizziness
  • Fever
  • Hematoma, A Collection Of Blood Outside Of The Blood Vessels
  • Itching
  • Low Energy
  • Nausea
  • Pain In The Oropharynx
  • Puffy Skin
  • Upper Abdominal Pain

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Clot In The Lung
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • An Infection Of The Female Reproductive Organs Called Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
  • Appendicitis
  • Asthma
  • Blood Clot In A Deep Vein Of The Extremities
  • Bronchospastic Lung Disease
  • Cellulitis
  • Fainting
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome
  • Inflammation Of The Lining Of The Stomach And Intestines
  • Inflammation Of The Spinal Cord
  • Low Platelet Count And Bleeding From Immune Response
  • Obstruction Of A Blood Vessel By A Blood Clot
  • Pancreatitis
  • Seizures

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
  • A Toothache
  • Arthritis
  • Chills
  • Cough
  • Destruction Of Red Blood Cells By Body's Own Antibodies
  • Diarrhea
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Hives
  • Joint Pain
  • Muscle Pain
  • Stuffy Nose
  • Swollen Lymph Nodes
  • Vomiting

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