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February 21, 2007

HPV vaccine- Gardasil (Merek) - Who will cover the cost?

This analysis is solely the work of the author. It has not been edited or endorsed by GLG.
Analysis By:
Paul Corsi, MD, Partner and Obstetrician GynecologistPaul Corsi, MD
Partner and Obstetrician Gynecologist, Associated Obstetrics and Gynecology
Implications: Michigan was one of the first states to have a law that would require a girl age 11-12 to undergo vaccine with Gardasil.  As a practicing generalist I am finding it very difficult to obtain coverage from the insurance companies to cover the cost of the three vaccine injections.  The real question is not should an 11-12 yr old female obtain the vaccine to prevent cervical cancer but who will be able to pick up the cost for this very important vaccine especially the uninsured. 

Analysis: If every girl becomes vaccinated across the united States, I feel we would see a significant reduction in cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancers in the future.  I feel it will take some time for all the insurance companies to cover the charges. 

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