TABLE 2

Facts about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine

The HPV vaccine is safe
The HPV vaccine causes no bad side effects
The HPV vaccine does not cause fertility problems
The HPV vaccine does not contain harmful ingredients
Getting the HPV vaccine is not opening the door to having sex
The HPV vaccine is for both males and females
The HPV vaccine works and can help prevent cervical cancer
The HPV vaccines last a long time, maybe forever
  • Information from the American Cancer Society, reference 15.