Higher Anaphylaxis Rates After HPV Vaccination

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Tue, 09/02/2008 - 10:00

The estimated rate of anaphylaxis in young women after human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination was significantly higher -- 5 to 20 fold -- than that identified in comparable school-based vaccination programs, according to a new study.

However, the overall rates of anaphylaxis were low with no associated serious lasting effects.

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