Anyone who has ever had sexual contact with another person can get HPV.
- All it takes is 1 infected partner for you to be infected
- You can have sex with an infected person without knowing the person has the virus
HPV is responsible for nearly 100% of cervical cancer cases.
The GARDASIL®9 vaccine is available in clinics and pharmacies across Canada. Get vaccinated today!
Heather*
Even if you’re a healthy new mom, you could still be at risk.
This is Heather’s C-story.
Diagnosed at age 27.
The news of my diagnosis came as a complete shock – I was young and had just given birth and owned my own dance studio.
“I was at the peak of happiness in my life. In your 20s, you think you’re invincible – you definitely don’t think it could all be flipped upside down.”
“I was at the peak of happiness in my life. In your 20s, you think you’re invincible – you definitely don’t think it could all be flipped upside down.”
Today, Heather is working to raise awareness about cancers that are caused by HPV. She’s spreading the word to other women that there are vaccines out there that can actually help protect you from having to experience cervical cancer like she had to experience. Heather can’t have any more children of her own, but she’s recently adopted the newest member of her family, a beautiful and healthy 4-year-old boy.
The stories are real. The women are real. The risk is real.
Why should you get vaccinated?
HPV does not discriminate. Anyone who has ever been sexually active is at risk.
If you’re a girl or woman aged 9 through 45, it’s not too late to get vaccinated.
Check out the Patient Guide to learn more about HPV vaccination.
Know the facts about HPV
FACT: Being in a monogamous relationship does not protect you from HPV infection.
Anyone who has ever had sexual contact with another person can get HPV.
If you’re aged 9–45, GET VACCINATED to help prevent cervical cancer.
Not sure if GARDASIL®9 is right for you?
Speak with a healthcare professional today – right on your smartphone or computer – about whether HPV vaccination could be right for you.‡
* Actual Canadian cervical cancer patient. May not be representative of all patients.
† GARDASIL®9 is not indicated to reduce mortality.
‡ Some conditions and fees may apply.
In girls and women aged 9 through 45, GARDASIL®9 helps protect against cervical, vaginal, vulvar and anal cancers caused by HPV types 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58, abnormal and precancerous cervical lesions 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 and anal lesions caused by HPV types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58, and genital warts caused by HPV types 6 and 11. In boys and men aged 9 through 45, GARDASIL®9 helps protect against anal cancer caused by HPV types 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58, and abnormal and precancerous anal lesions caused by HPV types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58. It also helps protect boys and men aged 9 through 45 against genital warts caused by HPV types 6 and 11.
GARDASIL®9 does not treat HPV infection, cancer or prevent its complications. GARDASIL®9 may not fully protect each person who gets it. GARDASIL®9 does not remove the need for cervical cancer screening; women should still get routine cervical cancer screening. GARDASIL®9 is not recommended for use in pregnant women. As with other vaccines, 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. 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 if GARDASIL®9 is suitable for you.
Information about GARDASIL®9 is provided in the Product Monograph and Consumer Information, available here.
HPV=human papillomavirus.