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HPV Vaccine

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In June of 2006, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) approved the first vaccine developed to prevent cervical cancer, genital warts and other diseases caused by certain types of genital human papillomavirus (HPV). The vaccine, Gardasil®, protects against four HPV types, which together cause 70% of cervical cancers and 90% of genital warts.
WAWH HPV Vaccine Fact Sheet
The Basics of the HPV Vaccine

The HPV Vaccine is given through a series of three shots over a 6-month period. The second and third doses should be given 2 and 6 months (respectively) after the first dose.

The vaccine will NOT protect against all types of HPV that cause cervical cancer, so women will still need regular cervical cancer screening.

The vaccine is recommended for 11-12 year-old girls, and be given to girls as young as 9. The vaccine is also recommended for 13-26 year-old girls/women who have not yet received the vaccine series.

The retail price of the vaccine is $120 per dose ($360 for full series). Some insurance companies may cover the vaccine and the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program will provide free vaccines to those who qualify.
For more information, visit:

CDC Fact Sheet

American Social Health Association (ASHA) Fact Sheet

American Cancer Society Fact Sheet

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