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False: The Gardasil HPV vaccine can cause ovary damage. The claim that the Gardasil HPV vaccine can cause damage to the ovaries is false. Multiple studies have found no link between the vaccine and damage to the ovaries. In particular, analysis has found no statistically significant difference in the rate of ovarian failure between HPV-vaccinated and HPV-unvaccinated people. Additionally, the vaccine continues to be recommended for children in the US. (Source: Australian Associated Press - AAP)