Nova Scotia

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HPV vaccine (type and dosage) administered

GARDASIL^®9 is administered according to the NACI recommended immunization schedule for HPV vaccines.¹

Accessing publicly funded HPV vaccination in school

Children receive the HPV vaccine in school in grade 7.²

Accessing publicly funded HPV vaccination outside of school

Individuals 18 years of age or under who were eligible for the HPV vaccine in grade 7 but did not receive it can get it for free through their doctor or nurse.⁴ The following groups of individuals can also receive a free HPV vaccine²:

• Men who have sex with men and are 45 years of age or under
• Individuals 45 years of age or under who are living with HIV

Primary care providers, physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses and pharmacists⁵ can administer the vaccine. Prescriptions are technically not required for the HPV vaccine⁶ unless the individual is purchasing it themselves*.

Accessing HPV vaccination outside of publicly funded programs

Individuals who did not receive the vaccine in school and are not eligible for the publicly funded vaccine can speak with their doctor, nurse or pharmacist about getting it.⁴ If recommended, the vaccine series can be purchased privately for $510 to $630 (total cost for three doses)**. Some individuals may receive partial or full coverage for the HPV vaccine through their private health insurance plan, although access varies by jurisdiction, insurance provider and individual plans*.

*Prescriptions for the HPV vaccine are often required for private health insurance coverage. Primary care providers, physicians, nurse practitioners and pharmacists⁵ can prescribe the HPV vaccine.

**Based on the list price for GARDASIL^®9. Prices range due to varied pharmacy costs and injection fees.