Vaccine Safety: Frequently Asked Questions About HPV Vaccine Safety

This information sheet responds to questions about HPV vaccine safety. It discusses whether the vaccines are safe’ what vaccines are available in the United States; how the vaccines are monitored and evaluated in the United States; what is an adverse event and were any adverse events reported with HPV vaccines; whether HPV vaccines cause ovarian failure; is fainting or pain associated with the vaccines; whether the FDA and CDC have changed any recommendations about HPV based on safety monitoring, and where an individual can find more information about HPV vaccines.