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My daughter is 11 years old. In Nov 08 she received her first Ga...

Posted at 12:30 PM on Jan 06, 2009 by ggill78, #37764
My daughter is 11 years old. In Nov 08 she received her first Gardasil shot, she did okay at first just some very mild tenderness at the injection site. Just two days ago, she was just lounging around the house and a substantial chunk of her hair fell out! Of course she was devastated and I immediately called her pediatrician. The on call doctor did not seem concerned and didn't' provide any useful information so I took to the internet. I found photos of Alopecia Areata that looked EXACTLY like the bald spot on my daughters head, same shape and size. I searched for a couple days and racked my brain trying to figure out what caused this to happen to a healthy, athletic 11 year old, then I found this website. Although none of the other sites even mention hair loss as a side effect to Gardasil, I now realize that it has occurred in many. I am connived it was the Gardasil that caused this.
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Reply 10 months ago on Jan 15, 2009 by wmk, #16039

Do not let the pediatrician talk you into continuing w/ this vaccination....gosh, your daughter is only 11, and this drug is wrecking havoc in young girls bodies....much more riskier than an 11 yr old getting cervical cancer!

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Reply 5 months ago on Jun 20, 2009 by lillyinthesun, #20808

My daughter has experienced hair loss as well after 2 vaccinations. I'm convinced it was the HPV vaccine. Her Dr. was not able to confirm this side effect. I will not be getting her the 3rd vaccine. She is otherwise healthy . Ir was suggested a good multi-vitamin may be of some help. We're at a loss. I have complete sympathy.

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Reply 5 months ago on Jun 20, 2009 by lillyinthesun, #20809

Exactly the same side effect, I am sure this is because of the vaccine. Dr. was really of little help, had not heard of this.

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