<p>D is getting the first injection of Gardasil next month, and getting on a very long plane ride that afternoon. I’ve been seeing different info that says the kid needs to be observed for 15 minutes or up to 24 hours following the vaccination. I’ll be with her, but we’ll be on a plane for much of that time.</p>
<p>Any opinions on this?</p>
<p>All this is is a googled up article on side effects, but it quantifies them. Looks like anything troublesome for flying is below l3 % or below 6%. </p>
<p>[Gardasil</a> Side Effects](<a href=“http://cervical-cancer.emedtv.com/gardasil/gardasil-side-effects.html]Gardasil”>http://cervical-cancer.emedtv.com/gardasil/gardasil-side-effects.html)</p>
<p>As I understand it, the new protocol requires the girl to stay in the doctor’s office for 15 minutes or so, as there were some reports of fainting after the injection, which might be related to the shot itself, or not (e.g. nerves, injection phobias). My recollection is that cold-like symptoms may manifest within the first day or so, but are minimal and shouldn’t interfere with your plans.</p>
<p>My two daughters just had the first injection without any side effects whatsoever. They did both complain, however, that the gardisil shot hurt much more than the DPT booster given at the same visit (although the pain passed within a few moments).</p>
<p>D has had 2 of the 3 injections and had no complications at all. The shot did hurt a bit.</p>
<p>You have to schedule the appointments very carefully to ensure the correct number of months between each of the 3 shots.</p>
<p>Is Gardisal a live virus vaccine?</p>
<p>D has had all three shots and her only complaint was that her arm hurt after the shot - a muscle ache that started immediately after she received the shot and lasted for a few days. Her doctor said that was his most common complaint about that shot. She also said that many of her friends said the shot hurt more than other injections they had received, but D didn’t say that.</p>
<p>I have read reports of girls fainting at some point after receiving the shot, but that hasn’t happened to any of the girls we know.</p>
<p>I would try to reschedule the shot for a day or two earlier, just to be safe. My d1 did faint and become disoriented at the first shot, but was fine at the second ( she hasn’t gotten the third). D2 was fine for the first, got somewhat ill about 4 hours after the second, and was so sick I almost took her to the emergency room after the third. She had a terrible headache, back pain, disorientation. I spoke with a nurse who said to let her sleep and see how she felt in a few hours and she did get better-but she was scared. I would not have wanted to have been on a plane with her.
I am not trying to scare you or sound like an alarmist, but it seems that there is a big range of reactions to the shot and it may be better to err on the side of caution.
As the other posters said, my girls said it was a bit more painful than most shots.</p>
<p>Take some ibuprofen before you go- check with doctor- if shot is painful. I always did that for the kids shots and it lessened the reactions significantly. DD had them last summer and had no reaction. But do watch the timing if you have one going away to college. You need to adhere to the schedule.</p>
<p>My D had no reaction either, but I do have a question that I haven’t found the answer to, and that is, has there been any research on whether the girls will need booster shots in years to come?</p>
<p>My gyn said something just last week about, so far, there being no evidence that booster shots will be required, though that issue will continue to be evaluated. (Apologies if I’ve got that wrong - I hope some of the MDs on the board will chime in).</p>
<p>She also said that the recommended age for being vaccinated will go up to 40 next year (wow) - and that, within the next 2 years, it will be recommended that boys be vaccinated, as well (wow again).</p>
<p>I heard about the boys as well. I think that is very good and should definitely be done. After all, it takes two to tango! And even though the boys aren’t directly affected, they sure can pass these nasties on. I hope all parents of all children do the responsible thing and get their children vaccinated.</p>
<p>Are there many parents of girls who are still on the fence about Gardasil? Our pediatrician still does not recommend it, and until last month refused to give it, but in May gave it out to the most insistent parents.</p>
<p>My D had the vaccine and didn’t have any reaction to it except a little soreness. How many hours after the injection before your flight takes off?</p>
<p>“Are there many parents of girls who are still on the fence about Gardasil? Our pediatrician still does not recommend it, and until last month refused to give it, but in May gave it out to the most insistent parents.”</p>
<p>There are many that aren’t going to use it. The debate has been around for quite some time and it’s a controversial topic.</p>
<p>To be honest, both of my girls got it (by their request) based upon info D1 was given at college ( not by the college, but various groups). I did not thoroughly research and wish I had. In retrospect, I would have tried to dissuade them. My d2 was not going to get the 3rd shot after her bad experience with shot 2 and much research. The doctors basically scared her into getting the third shot and when she had such a bad reaction to that one, she got really angry that it was pushed on her. I wish I had been more proactive in getting all of the info available and making sure she was comfortable with the decision. My advice now, if a friend asks, would be to wait until it has been around longer and more info is available. JMO</p>
<p>D was a little sore after the 1st injection, but didn’t mention anything after the 2nd, she’ll get the 3rd next month. I figure a bit of pain is worth it in the long run if you can prevent even one type of cancer.</p>
<p>my 16 yr old daughter had the 3 shot series and had no problem at all–I spoke with pediatrician and gynecologist and both recommended–I did some reading and felt the benefits outweighed the risks. (might have waited a bit if my daughter was younger as some friends are choosing–but since need series prior to becoming sexually active thought it important–I have heard from friends that their daughters were exposed to the hpv virus thru early sexual activity and now already have to be watched (in their late teens) so it seems like a real problem…</p>
<p>“if you can prevent even one type of cancer.”</p>
<p>Gardasil does not claim to be able to do that:</p>
<p>GARDASIL is the only cervical cancer vaccine that helps protect against 4 types of human papillomavirus (HPV): 2 types that cause 70% of cervical cancer cases, and 2 more types that cause 90% of genital warts cases.</p>
<p>(From Gardasil’s web site)</p>
<p>There are 30 types of HPV known as genital HPV.</p>