Are you a teen interested in GARDASIL, the vaccine for HPV?  CHECK THIS OUT:

HPV Vaccine for Teens

WHAT IS IT?  Gardasil is a vaccine to protect you from HPV, the human papilloma virus.  Gardasil is approved for 9-26 year old girls and women and is given in a series of three shots. Gardasil covers types 6,11,16,18 -- the strains of HPV which account for about 70% of cervical cancer cases and 90% of genital warts.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?  Girls and women between the ages of 9-18 who qualify for the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program will be charged $14.00 per shot for a total of three shots. But how do I know if I qualify for the VFC program?  You qualify if you are eligible for Medicaid, if you have no health insurance, or if you are Native American or Alaskan Native.

What if I meet all of these requirements, but I’m 19 years old? I’m STILL a teen!  If you are 19 you can still get the HPV Vaccine at Teen Clinic.  If you are 19 and covered by Medicaid, this insurance will cover all three shots.  If you are 19 and do not have Medicaid or any other health insurance, you may qualify for the Merck Patient Assistance Program. 

What if I have health insurance? Please call our clinic at least 5 days in advance of your appointment with your health insurance information. This will provide us with enough time to verify that we have a contract with your provider and to make sure that we can bill your provider on the day you come in for your shot.  If you have health insurance but it does not cover vaccines, you may go to Boulder Public Health Department to get the shots. 

Any girl or young woman under the age of 18 intending to receive the HPV vaccine is required to get consent from a parent/guardian. To get more information, find out if you qualify, or to make an appointment at Teen Clinic, call: 303-442-5160.  Teens can also make an appointment to receive the HPV vaccine during our regular family planning clinic hours.