Cervical Cancer Vaccine

The FDA-approved cervical cancer vaccine Gardasil is available at UC San Diego Health System.

The vaccine offers protection against the four most common subtypes of human papillomavirus (HPV) and therefore decreases the incidence of diseases caused by HPV.  These diseases include not only cervical cancer, but also genital warts and precancerous diseases of the cervix, vulva and vagina.

The vaccination process consists of three vaccinations given initially, two months later, and six months later.

Vaccine Details

• Who should get vaccinated? Females between the ages of 9 and 26. This vaccine should not be given to pregnant patients.
   
• Vaccination frequency: The vaccine is given in a series of three injections ($216 each), with the second and third immunizations coming two months and six months after the first. 
   
• Insurance: Not all insurance companies cover the Gardasil vaccine. Therefore, patients must pay upfront and submit receipts to their insurance companies. At the time of the shots, the patient will be required to sign a waiver of payment responsibility. Payment is due at the time of service for each.
   
• More information: For more details on Gardasil, visit http://www.gardasil.com/.
   

Schedule an appointment

To schedule an appointment, call 858-657-8745.