 [ Symptoms ] is hpv vaccine concidered to be a birth controll medication and what are some other side effects [ Disease ] the hpv vaccine is not a birth control medication in any way a vaccinated woman can still get pregnant but they will not likely get hpv which can lead to cervical cancer so far the vaccine is 100 protective there are very few if any side effects of this vaccine your doctor can provide you with a full disclosure most side effects are related to the shot itself pain redness at the injection site not the vaccine the vaccine is safe and highly recommended by medical professionals