Hpv Vaccine

[B00]

Mini Boo (nearly 13) had her HPV vaccine on Friday at school and unfortunately suffered an allergic reaction to it by dropping like a stone by fainting afterwards. She also suffered for a couple of days with severe headaches and vomiting, and also unable to lift her arm much (though that could be the injection itself and not a reaction??)

Now, my real question, she's understandably worried about the 2nd vaccine she's due to have in 6 months time- should she be? Is she likely to suffer the same consequences? Can't find much information regarding the 2nd jab on Google.

Cheers :-)

[Islay]

Oh God I don't know the answer could you phone the GP and ask?
Hope you find the answer soon xx

[Mamyalynne]

I also don't have any clear answers, it's one of those decision when we have to decide between the long term benefits weighed up against the short term reactions.

I hope you get some clear advice B00.

[dannyk13]

Information here, including a warning about the second dose:-
https://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/vaccinations/Pages/who-should-have-HPV-cervical-cancer-cervarix-gardasil-vaccine.aspx

[B00]

Thanks ladies.

Will check with Doctor, if I can't get clear advice here, nearer the time. I did, for a mad minute think about refusing the 2nd one, she's petrified of it now! But it'd make the first one she had pointless, and it really is a necessary evil she has to endure really.

[B00]

Cooo!

Thanks for that danny, didn't find that link myself. It claims that if had a severe reaction they/she shouldn't have the 2nd injection.

Think I'll still check with Doctor nearer time to double check, but thanks for the link x

[Mamyalynne]

If her reactions fall into the severe category then no she shouldn't have it.

But check what those are.

There's always something to muse about with them isn't there?

[B00]

lol yeah Mamya, they never stop scaring ya do they? LOL

[Mamyalynne]

Very true.

[Sqad]

BOO...from your description, mini BOO did not have an allergic reaction to the HPV, all she had were side effects.
An allergic reaction is a sudden almost immediate effect with symptoms that are described in danny's link.
An anaphylactic reaction is a contra-indication for the 2nd jab, but side effects (which miniBOO had) is not.

Your call.

[B00]

Thanks for looking and replying sqad.

I'm tired, and didn't fully get your response (sorry!) Would you say she's ok to have to 2nd jab or not?

[Sqad]

If she were my daughter.....I would suggest that she has the 2nd jab.
However, she will make the final decision......;-)