On October 5, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded the approved use of Gardasil 9 (Human Papillomavirus [HPV] 9-valent Vaccine, Recombinant, Merck & Co.) to include individuals aged 27 through 45 years. Gardasil 9 prevents certain cancers and diseases caused by nine types of HPV. Gardasil 9 was previously approved for individuals aged 9 through 26 years.
Read the full FDA press release here.
Posted 10/8/2018