Cervarix HPV Vaccine

Cervarix HPV Vaccine (Suspension for Injection in Pre-filled Syringe)

Cervarix is a prescription vaccine designed to help protect girls and women against infections caused by certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). It specifically targets high-risk HPV types 16 and 18, which are responsible for the vast majority of cervical cancers and abnormal cell changes.

What It Is Used For

This vaccine is prescribed for:

• Helping protect against cervical cancer caused by high-risk HPV types 16 and 18

• Preventing precancerous cervical lesions and vaginal or vulvar growths linked to these specific HPV strains

Main Ingredients

• HPV Virus-Like Particles (Types 16 and 18): Purified viral proteins that safely stimulate your immune system to produce protective antibodies without causing actual infection.

• AS04 Adjuvant System: Includes aluminum hydroxide and 3-O-desacylated-4'-monophosphoryl lipid A (MPL) to help boost and prolong your body's immune response.

• Other Ingredients: Includes sodium chloride, sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate, and water for injections.

Important Safety Warnings

🚨 Not a Treatment for Active Infection:

Cervarix is a preventative vaccine. It will not treat an existing HPV infection, nor will it cure existing cervical cancer or genital warts.

🚨 Postpone if You Have a High Fever:

If you have a sudden, severe illness or a high fever, your vaccination should be delayed until you feel better. Mild illnesses like a minor cold are usually not a reason to wait.

How to Use It

• How It Is Given: Cervarix is given as an intramuscular injection (usually into the upper arm muscle) by a doctor, nurse, or trained healthcare professional.

• Vaccination Schedule:

   

  • For individuals aged 9 to 14 years: Given as a 2-dose schedule (the second dose given between 5 and 10 months after the first).

  • For individuals aged 15 years and older: Given as a 3-dose schedule (spread across 0, 1 to 2, and 6 months). Always follow your healthcare provider's exact schedule.

Possible Side Effects

Like all vaccines, Cervarix can cause side effects, though not everyone gets them. Common reactions include:

• Pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site

• Mild headache, tiredness, or muscle aches

• Low-grade fever, nausea, or dizziness shortly after receiving the shot

How to Store

• Keep Cold: Store in a refrigerator between 2°C and 8°C. Never freeze the vaccine.

• Keep the pre-filled syringe in its original outer box to protect it from light.

• Keep strictly out of the sight and reach of children.

Frequently Asked Questions

• 1. Can boys or men receive Cervarix?

  Cervarix is specifically licensed for the prevention of cervical and related lesions in females. Talk to your doctor if you have questions about other available HPV vaccines for males.

• 2. Do I still need regular cervical screening (pap smears) after getting vaccinated?

  Yes. While the vaccine protects against the two most common cancer-causing HPV strains, it does not cover all high-risk types. Routine cervical screening remains essential.

Where to Buy in Nigeria

You can order verified, cold-chain specialty vaccines like Cervarix directly online from Sanlive Pharmacy & Stores.

We offer secure, temperature-controlled doorstep delivery across Nigeria, as well as international shipping where available.

Notice: This guide is for simple educational information only. Cervarix is a prescription vaccine. Always talk to your doctor, pediatrician, or healthcare provider before getting vaccinated.