Assistance Programs

If you don't have insurance or your insurance isn't paying for GARDASIL, you may qualify for one of two programs:

Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program

GARDASIL is part of the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program. VFC is a federally funded program for kids who, because of cost, would probably not be vaccinated otherwise.

VFC gives free vaccines (shots) to children who:

  • Are 18 years old or younger
  • Can get Medicaid
  • Do not have health insurance
  • Are Native American or Alaskan Native, or
  • Have health insurance that does not cover shots. These children must go to a special health clinic to get the free shots.

Ask your doctor or healthcare professional if he or she is part of VFC. If you're concerned about paying for GARDASIL for your child, find out more about the VFC Program. Find Out MoreBy clicking on this link, you will be leaving this siteThis link will take you to a site outside of Merck & Co., Inc. Merck does not review or control the content of any non-Merck site. Merck does not endorse and is not responsible for the accuracy, content, practices, or standards of any non-Merck site.
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Merck Vaccine Patient Assistance Program

GARDASIL is part of the Merck Vaccine Patient Assistance Program (MVPAP). MVPAP is a program funded by Merck & Co., Inc., for adults age 19 or older who cannot afford vaccines.

MVPAP offers free adult vaccines (shots) to people who:

  • Are 19 years old or older
  • Do not have health insurance, or
  • Cannot afford to pay for the vaccines

If you're worried about paying for GARDASIL for yourself, find out more about MVPAP.Find Out More

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT GARDASIL

GARDASIL is the only cervical cancer vaccine that helps protect against 4 types of human papillomavirus (HPV): 2 types that cause 70% of cervical cancer cases, and 2 more types that cause 90% of genital warts cases. GARDASIL is for girls and young women ages 9 to 26.

GARDASIL may not fully protect everyone, and does not prevent all types of cervical cancer, so it’s important to continue routine cervical cancer screenings. GARDASIL does not treat cervical cancer or genital warts. GARDASIL will not protect against diseases caused by other HPV types or against diseases not caused by HPV. GARDASIL is given as 3 injections over 6 months.

SELECT SAFETY INFORMATION

Anyone who is allergic to the ingredients of GARDASIL, including those severely allergic to yeast, should not receive the vaccine. GARDASIL is not for women who are pregnant.

The side effects include pain, swelling, itching, bruising, and redness at the injection site, headache, fever, nausea, dizziness, vomiting, and fainting. Sometimes fainting is accompanied by falling with injury, as well as shaking or stiffening and other seizure-like activity. Only a doctor or health care professional can decide if GARDASIL is right for you or your daughter.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Read the Patient Product Information or the Prescribing Information for GARDASIL.



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