Where can I go to be vaccinated?
Depending on where you live, you may be able to get vaccinated through your school's HPV vaccination program. Read our quick-guide to HPV Immunization Strategies by Province to find out who qualifies for publicly funded HPV vaccination in your province. Otherwise, some doctors will have the HPV vaccination at their offices and will be able to give it to you right away. Others will give you:
- the name of a clinic where you can be vaccinated, or
- a prescription that allows you to buy the HPV vaccine
If you were given a prescription, you will have to go to a pharmacy to get the prescription filled. Then, you’ll have to arrange to have it injected by a health care professional. Being vaccinated requires three injections during a six month period. Between injections you’ll have to make sure that the vaccine is stored correctly. The pharmacist will tell you how to do that.
The cost of HPV vaccination is about $450. Some private insurance companies will cover the cost (total, partial or up to a certain amount per year) if your parents have health benefits through their jobs. You should check to see what is covered.
