2023-12-03 08:11:24
The tragic death of a schoolboy in Loire-Atlantique, which occurred shortly after his vaccination against the papillomavirus, raises legitimate questions about the safety of HPV vaccines. Can you die from an HPV vaccine?
On October 27, 2023, a middle school student died in Loire-Atlantique shortly after receiving the papillomavirus vaccine. A few minutes after receiving the injection, he felt unwell and then fell heavily. He died a few days later from head trauma. Was the vaccine the cause of his death?
An investigation by the Pays de la Loire Regional Health Agency
The Pays de la Loire Regional Health Agency (ARS) conducted an investigation for three weeks. It does not reveal any malfunctions. Everything seems to have gone normally: organization of the vaccination campaign, preparation of the prevention center and the Nantes University Hospital, distribution circuit and provision of vaccines…
Although the investigation did not reveal any malfunctions, additional security measures were nevertheless decided:
the role and missions of each person taking part in a vaccination campaign will be clarified; measures to prevent post-vaccination stress will be implemented such as longer post-injection medical monitoring.
What are the possible side effects of the HPV vaccine?
Side effects of vaccines against human papillomavirus (HPV) infections include:
local reactions: pain at the injection site (more common than with other vaccines), redness and swelling at the injection site; general effects: fever, muscle or joint pain, uncommon discomfort; allergic reactions.
Regarding autoimmune diseases, initial fears were raised. Several studies, including one in France involving 2.2 million young girls, have not shown an increase in the risk of autoimmune diseases linked to vaccination.
The benefits of vaccination in preventing HPV infections and related cancers far outweigh the risks of side effects.
Why should college students be vaccinated against papillomavirus?
Vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) infections remains essential for college students for several reasons:
prevention of HPV infections in girls and boys: since 2021, vaccination is recommended not only for young girls but also for young boys. Indeed, men participate as much as women in the transmission of infection in the population and are also affected by HPV infections; optimal effectiveness before the start of sexual life: vaccination is almost 100% effective in preventing infection. infection by HPV strains included in the vaccine when carried out before the start of sexual life.
Vaccination is recommended for girls and boys aged 11 to 14, with a two-dose schedule six months apart. A catch-up is possible up to 19 years of age with three doses necessary for those not vaccinated at 14 years of age.
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