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HPV (Gardasil) Vaccine Information
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine Information:

About the vaccine:  There are 2 types of HPV vaccine on the market today, Gardasil and Cervarix.  Both vaccines are a 3 dose series, meaning that all three doses must be given for protection.  Both vaccines are licensed for ages 9 years through 26 years, but only Gardasil is licensed for boys and girls.  

Availability:
Most Westford Health Dept. vaccines are provided to us by the Massachusetts Dept. of Public Health (MDPH).  MDPH determines the criteria for the population that we can administer the vaccine to.  These criteria can change due to vaccine supply and/or MDPH budgets.  Call our office (978-692-5509) if you have any questions.

 Westford has MDPH supplied Gardasil vaccine available only for Westford residents with the following criteria:

                Ages:               9yrs to under 19 yrs, boys and girls

                Insurance:        MassHealth/Medicaid or no insurance only
                                       (those with other insurances must see their PCP)

                Dates/Times:     During "Clinic Days" (1st Monday and 3rd Wednesday
                                         of each month)

               Appointments:    Required.  Call 978-692-5509 to schedule


For More Information: (click links below)
    
    HPV infection and prevention:
   
   1.  www.cdc.gov/std/healthcomm/fact_sheets.htm  (provided by Centers for Disease
                                                                           Control-CDC)
  


  3.     Video:   www.pkids.org/im_videos   (provided by www.pkids.org)


   Vaccine Information Statements (VIS):

         Gardasil VIS (provided by www.immunize.org)
                                                            


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