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Study Finds Allergic Reactions Uncommon With HPV Vaccine Gardasil

Allergic reactions to Merck's human papillomavirus vaccine Gardasil are uncommon, and most girls and young women can tolerate further doses in the three-dose regimen, according to a study published Wednesday in the British Medical Journal,
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12/04/2008 | Allergy - Cervical Cancer / HPV Vaccine | Trackback | Comments Off

CMAJ Study Reveals Higher Anaphylaxis Rates After HPV Vaccination

The estimated rate of anaphylaxis in young women after human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination was significantly higher - 5 to 20 fold - than that identified in comparable school-based vaccination programs, according to a study published in CMAJ http://www.cmaj.ca/press/179_6_525.pdf. However, the overall rates of anaphylaxis were low with no associated serious lasting effects.
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09/02/2008 | Allergy - Cervical Cancer / HPV Vaccine | Trackback | Comments Off

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