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Almost 5,000 women die of cervical cancer every year. Gardasil is a preemptive strike against the disease, protecting patients from strains of sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV), which can cause cancerous growths. Gardasil uses virus-like particles that contain the same proteins as HPV, spurring the body’s immune response to attack the real thing. This year, the FDA deemed the vaccine safe for girls as young as nine. Next up: approval for use in men, who can transmit the virus. $360 per vaccination; gardasil.com
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