HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine - what you need to know: when to get help

1. 1

   Is any of this happening now?

   Call 911

   Call emergency services for signs of a severe allergic reaction, such as:

   • Trouble breathing or wheezing
   • Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
   • Widespread hives with weakness or dizziness
   • Collapse or loss of consciousness that does not quickly resolve
   Other emergency signs, for anyone

   • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
   • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
   • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
   • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
   • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
   • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
   • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
   • Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
2. 2

   Is any of this happening?

   Be seen today

   Seek prompt medical advice if injection-site redness, swelling, or pain is becoming worse rather than better, or if a fever is persistent or you feel significantly unwell.

   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
3. 3

   Does any of this apply?

   Book an appointment

   For routine follow-up, contact the vaccination service if you are unsure when your next dose is due, lose your vaccination record, or have side effects that are not improving after a few days.

   And for anyone, someone who:

   • is having side effects from a medicine, or is struggling to take it as prescribed
   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine - what you need to know. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.