Gardasil 9 and Pain: What Users Say

• Mot...
• August 21, 2017

For Human Papillomavirus Prophylaxis "My daughter's health deteriorated after the first dose of this vaccine, that was back in 2010. My previously very healthy girl has suffered continuously ever since with severe and chronic pain, fatigue, dizziness, weakness, food intolerances, nausea, hair loss, light and noise sensitivity, bleeds and bruises very easily, developed a large and painful ovarian cyst, daily headaches, short-term memory loss amongst many more distressing symptoms. She has lost out on her entire secondary school education and is unable to lead a normal life in any way."

• squ...
• November 21, 2017

For Human Papillomavirus Prophylaxis "I'm 18 years old and just got my first one today along with two other shots, which were required for school. Hurt like hell compared to the other two. Maybe less than a minute after, I started to feel dizzy, nauseous, vision blurred, had difficulty breathing, threw up... Nearly fainted, had to be brought to a bed via wheelchair. Probably the worst I have ever felt. Hours later, can barely move my arm without feeling pain, even though the other arm (which got two shots) feels fine. I'm not going to say no one should get this - fainting is obviously better than cancer. I personally would not do it again, especially considering I do not plan to have sex later in life."

• Anonymous
• December 17, 2010

For Human Papillomavirus Prophylaxis "Hopefully, I can rate the effectiveness as a 10. I have had my second shot, and both my arms really hurt for about 2 minutes, but after that, the pain was gone and no other side effects. I think this is something that every woman or girl should get. It is really expensive, and I think a preventative like this should really be covered by healthcare or insurance at least (as mine is not and I have paid $170 per shot)."

• skb...
• March 12, 2011

For Human Papillomavirus Prophylaxis "Out of all three shots, the third shot hurt the most. The first shot felt like a normal shot, while the second stinged just a little, but the third shot, my arm hurt for about 3 to 4 days. Overall, I think that it's worth it because it is for the best."

• dub...
• July 31, 2019

For Human Papillomavirus Prophylaxis "I received the second shot yesterday, and it was VERY painful. My arm is still sore today. I'm dreading the 3rd shot. It is the most painful vaccine I have ever received, and I'm 43 years old."

• dub...
• July 31, 2019

For Human Papillomavirus Prophylaxis "I received the second shot yesterday, and it was VERY painful. My arm is still sore today. I'm dreading the 3rd shot. It is the most painful vaccine I have ever received, and I'm 43 years old."

• Anonymous
• April 22, 2009

For Human Papillomavirus Prophylaxis "It hurt each time I got the shot. The pain would be there for a week or so."

• Anonymous
• June 3, 2009

For Human Papillomavirus Prophylaxis "I got the shot, and it hurt at first, but after about 30 minutes, I never felt anything again. It's worth it."