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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.
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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.
Anyone who is allergic to the ingredients of GARDASIL should not receive the vaccine. GARDASIL is not for women who are pregnant. GARDASIL does not treat cervical cancer or genital warts.
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 will not protect against diseases caused by other HPV types or against diseases not caused by HPV.
The side effects include pain, swelling, itching, and redness at the injection site, fever, nausea, dizziness, vomiting, and fainting. GARDASIL is given as 3 injections over 6 months.
Only a doctor or healthcare professional can decide if GARDASIL is right for you or your daughter.
Read the Patient Product Information or the Prescribing Information for GARDASIL.
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GARDASIL is a registered trademark of Merck & Co., Inc.