How much does the HPV vaccine cost? Is it covered by health insurance plans?
The drug company price is $120 per dose. This cost does not include the cost of giving the shots or the doctor’s charge. So the cost for the series (3 shots over 6 months) could be as much as $500 or more. Insurance plans will likely cover the cost. But check with your insurance plan to know for sure. The vaccine is included in the federal Vaccine for Children (VFC) program. This program covers vaccine costs for children and teens that don’t have insurance and for some children and teens that are underinsured. The VFC program provides free vaccines to children and adolescents younger than 19 years of age, who are either Medicaid-eligible, American Indian or Alaska Native, or uninsured. There are over 45,000 sites that provide VFC vaccines, including hospitals and private and public clinics. The VFC program also allows children and adolescents to get VFC vaccines through federally qualified health centers or rural health centers if their private health insurance does not cover vaccinati
