Uh oh…. 2nd Gardasil shot and a flu shot in the same day??… by CrazyHyperJest
Okay, i'm 14 years old by the way. My mom picked me up from school and drove me to a clinic (Not, my usual one that I visit for check ups, usual vaccines, and etc) So a lady gave me the second gardasil shot (there's three right?) and then gave me a flu shot following after that. So like about six or eight hours later (my mom's at work right now). I started to feel a headache and dizziness.. Think there's something wrong??? What should I do??? Help??? Thank you
Ah, forgot to tell…My mom didn't meet with my doctor before any of the two shots.
Best Answer:
How is Gardasil given?
Gardasil is given as an injection (shot) into a muscle in your upper arm or thigh. You will receive this injection in a doctor's office or other clinic setting.
Gardasil is given in a series of 3 shots. You may have the first shot at any time as long as you are between the ages of 9 and 26 years old. Then you will receive a second shot 2 months later and a third shot 6 months later.
Be sure to receive all doses of Gardasil recommended by your healthcare provider or by the health department of the state you live in. If you do not receive the full series of vaccines, you may not be fully protected against the disease.
Gardasil should not be used in place of having a routine pelvic exam and Pap smear to screen for cervical cancer.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Contact your doctor if you will miss an Gardasil booster dose or if you get behind schedule. The next dose should be given as soon as possible. There is no need to start over.
Be sure you receive all recommended doses of Gardasil. If you do not receive the full series of vaccines, you may not be fully protected against the disease.
What happens if I overdose?
An overdose of Gardasil is unlikely to occur.
What should I avoid while receiving Gardasil?
There may be certain other vaccines that should not be given at the same time as Gardasil. Until you have completed the series of 3 Gardasils, do not receive any other vaccine (including a flu shot) without first asking your doctor.
Gardasil side effects
Becoming infected with HPV is much more dangerous to your health than receiving the vaccine to protect against it. However, like any medicine, Gardasil can cause side effects but the risk of serious side effects is extremely low.
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
pelvic pain;
severe stomach pain; or
pain, swelling, or stiffness in your joints.
Less serious side effects include:
pain, swelling, redness, or itching where the shot was given;
mild fever;
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, upset stomach;
dizziness;
runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, cough; or
muscle pain.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
What other drugs will affect Gardasil?
Before receiving Gardasil, tell the doctor about all other vaccines you have recently received.
Also tell the doctor if you have recently received drugs or treatments that can weaken the immune system, including:
an oral, nasal, inhaled, or injectable steroid medicine;
medications to treat psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, or other autoimmune disorders, such as azathioprine (Imuran), efalizumab (Raptiva), etanercept (Enbrel), leflunomide (Arava), and others; or
medicines to treat or prevent organ transplant rejection, such as basiliximab (Simulect), cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral, Gengraf), muromonab-CD3 (Orthoclone), mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept), sirolimus (Rapamune), or tacrolimus (Prograf).
If you are using any of these medications, you may not be able to receive the vaccine, or may need to wait until the other treatments are finished.
There may be other drugs that can affect Gardasil. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you have received. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
Where can I get more information?
Your doctor or pharmacist may have information about Gardasil written for health professionals that you may read. You may also find additional information from your local health department or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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