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Gardasil 9 and Stinging: What Users Say

Stinging: mentioned by 4 users (10.8%)

Based on user experiences from 37 Gardasil 9 reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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pain 21.6%
dizziness 16.2%
fainting 10.8%
gi issues 10.8%
headaches 10.8%
nausea 10.8%
stinging 10.8%
diarrhea 8.1%

Reviews for Gardasil 9

Showing 4 reviews tagged with "stinging". Clear filters to view all 37 reviews.
Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Ree...
  • August 22, 2013

"I started having Gardasil at 14 (I'm a female), and my last shot was given to me this past December. I have never had a problem, nor have I had any of the side effects that they list. The shots stung, but not to the point where it hurt (the third one was the worst of the three). I can say that I am confident that it will protect me from the forms of HPV that they state and also from getting genital warts if I decide to become sexually active well into the future."

8 / 10
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  • MC_...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 25, 2015

For Human Papillomavirus Prophylaxis "I'm 24 and received the shot. Although painful (stinging), I experienced no extreme side effects as mentioned in numerous reviews. It was quick, and I plan on returning to receive my second, then third."

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 17, 2015

For Human Papillomavirus Prophylaxis "Got the first shot today. Felt nauseous after 15-20 mins and diarrhea. Arm still stings a little bit after a few hours."

4 / 10
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  • XXX...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 23, 2022

For Human Papillomavirus Prophylaxis "Just got the last dose an hour ago and everything is fine. I had no side effects after the other doses either. My only complaint is that it stings for a few minutes after getting it."

8 / 10
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