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About the Gardasil Vaccine

Gardasil is a vaccine designed to prevent human papillomavirus (HPV), which is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. HPV infections are difficult to detect and do not go away on their own. Later in life, HPV infections can lead to:

Cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancers in women
Penile cancer in men
Cancer of the back of the throat (oropharynx)
Anal cancer
Genital warts

For years, Gardasil was hailed as a miracle vaccine, preventing all these ailments by preventing HPV in children and teens who were not yet sexually active. Even the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to recommend the vaccine for all boys and girls at ages 11 and 12.

What public health agencies and Merck, the manufacturer of Gardasil, do not share, however, is the serious adverse events reported as a result of the HPV vaccine. Some children and teenagers who received the vaccine later experienced systemic autoimmune dysregulation and problems with their nervous system, including postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).

Additionally, current studies suggest the vaccine may not be effective in preventing cervical cancer in women. Gardasil lawyers in Pennsylvania are ready to help individuals who have been diagnosed with POTS or other autoimmune or nervous system problems after receiving the HPV vaccine.

Risks of the Gardasil Vaccine

While vaccines help many people, some vaccines hurt people, as well. For example, more than 64,000 people have reported adverse events after receiving the Gardasil vaccine, at least according to the Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System (VAERS) and Collective Evolution News. Some of the injuries patients have suffered are so severe that young plaintiffs who received the vaccine when they were teenagers are starting to file lawsuits.

If you or your child experienced an adverse event after receiving the Gardasil vaccine, Kwartler Manus, LLC is here to help. Our experienced Gardasil attorneys in Pennsylvania handle mass tort cases and can assist you in pursuing the compensation you deserve. Call us at (267) 457-5570 or contact us online today to learn more about your legal options.

Monitoring Safety

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the CDC have monitored Gardasil since its licensure in June 2005 and continue to monitor the vaccine’s safety today. In one important development, the FDA and CDC coauthored an article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). The article tracked adverse events from June 2006 through December 2008 and described 12,424 reports of adverse events, including 772 serious events.

Merck had distributed 23 million doses of Gardasil at the time of the study. Adverse events included:

Local injection site reactions
Syncope (temporary loss of consciousness)
Headaches and dizziness
Nausea
Allergic reactions
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)
Transverse myelitis (inflammation of the spinal cord)
Motor neuron disease
Venous thromboembolic events (VTEs or blood clots)
Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
Autoimmune disorders
Pregnancy
Deaths

While rare, these adverse events are never acceptable. As of December 31, 2008, 32 deaths had been reported to VAERS.

VAERS is limited and many adverse events go unreported. If you or your child has experienced an adverse event after receiving, you should report it immediately.

You should also contact your healthcare provider and consider contacting an attorney.

What Is POTS?

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS, is a condition that affects blood flow in the autonomic and sympathetic nervous system. Individuals with POTS experience symptoms when they stand up from a reclining position. These symptoms include lightheadedness, fainting, and an uncomfortable, rapid increase in heartbeat. In severe cases, POTS may affect the muscles in the legs and core body, thus leading to permanent physical disability.

POTS is just one adverse event that has been reported in association with Gardasil. From December 2014 through December 2017, the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) received 7,224 reports. Approximately 3% of these reports were marked as “serious,” which means they resulted in:

Death
A life-threatening adverse event
A persistent or significant disability or incapacity
A congenital anomaly or birth defect
Hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization

Per complaints filed against Merck, Gardasil has more reported injuries than any other vaccine and the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) has paid out millions of dollars for injuries and deaths linked to the HPV vaccine.

Call Kwartler Manus, LLC Today

Vaccines are prescribed when doctors believe the benefits outweigh the risks. When manufacturers like Merck fail to fully disclose known dangers, patients and families can suffer serious harm. Our Gardasil attorneys in Pennsylvania are committed to holding vaccine manufacturers accountable and pursuing compensation on behalf of those affected.

A financial recovery can help cover medical expenses and other long-term costs for you or your child. Our attorneys are available 24/7, bring more than 40 years of combined legal experience, and will handle your case from start to finish. We work on a contingency basis, meaning you pay nothing unless your claim is successful.

For information about filing a lawsuit or joining a mass tort, please call us at (267) 457-5570 or contact us online today.

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