Can I get the cervical cancer shot at Teen Clinic?

Yes! Teen Clinic offers Gardasil, the HPV vaccine, for men and women. HPV is a sexually transmitted infection that can cause genital warts and cancers in the throat, anus and genitals – especially on the cervix. Gardasil is given in a series of three shots. Gardasil covers HPV types 6,11,16,18 — the strains of HPV which account for about 70% of cervical cancer cases and 90% of genital warts.

Many insurance companies will cover the vaccine. Teen Clinic will waive your co-pay if you choose to use insurance. If you don’t have insurance, you can get the vaccine free of charge at Teen Clinic. Two things to keep in mind:

  • If you are under 18, you need a parent/guardian signature. Note that this is the only service at Teen Clinic that requires a signature or notification.
  • If you are 19, you will need to apply to special program for patient assistance – basically just some paperwork before hand.

To schedule an appointment for Gardasil, call 303.442.5160

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