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Side Effects of The Vaccine

Side effects of the vaccine
Side effects of the vaccine

As the vaccine does not contain the virus itself, it has no risk of causing warts or cancer. The minor side-effects include:

  • Pain and redness at the site of injection
  • Fever
  • Dizziness and feeling nauseated
  • Headaches
  • Pain in muscle and joints

The feeling of soreness disappears by 1-2 days. There are no long-term side effects. The vaccine has been approved ion the basis of clinical trials, which have shown little to none associated risks of the vaccine.