Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Call emergency services rather than driving yourself if breathing is difficult or symptoms are rapidly worsening.
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
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Seek urgent medical help for signs of a severe allergic reaction, including:
Trouble breathing, wheezing, or throat tightness
Swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
Widespread hives with weakness, dizziness, or vomiting
Collapse, inability to wake, or a seizure
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Arrange routine follow-up if side effects are not improving after a few days, are interfering with normal activities, or if you are unsure when your next dose is due.
Also contact the team if you later learn that you were pregnant when vaccinated; this is not usually an emergency.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on HPV vaccine. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.