Can you get HPV vaccine for free?

MSM are eligible for a free HPV vaccine until the age of 45. The good news is, the HPV vaccine is available privately to people who don’t qualify for a free one.

Why does Gardasil cost so much?

Gardasil took more than 20 years to develop, is complex to manufacture, and must beconstantly refrigerated, but that’s not why it’s so expensive. Instead, Merck calculated the price based on the money the vaccine will save the entire health-care system—and the CDC approved the price, as it does with other vaccines.

Is Gardasil covered by insurance?

Gardasil 9 is covered by most insurance plans for those in the approved age range—9 to 26—because it counts as preventive care, which is supposed to involve no charge or copay.

Can I still get HPV vaccine after 26?

In October 2018, the US Food and Drug Administration announced it had expanded the approved age for the HPV vaccine up to age 45 for women and men. In June 2019, a key advisory committee for the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended the vaccine for all men and women up to age 26.

Is Gardasil expensive?

Although Gardasil 9 has a price tag of between $400 and $500 for a three-dose schedule, the good news is that the vaccine should be covered at no cost by most insurance plans and the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program for those who are eligible.

Is Gardasil 9 covered by Medisave?

Unfortunately, Medisave doesn’t cover the newest Gardasil 9 vaccine, which is the most expensive one that affords the most protection.

How much does Gardasil 9 cost in Ontario?

How much does Gardasil cost? Is Gardasil covered in Ontario? Gardasil is administered in 3 doses – each dose is about $200, so it costs about $600 to be fully vaccinated here in Ontario. Gardasil is free under Ontario’s High-Risk HPV Immunization Program for men up to 26 years old.