Guardisil?

Question

I was wondering if anyone knows how much Guardisil costs. I heard it was really expensive and that's why not many women have been getting it. I was just wondering just how much it was.

Answer 1

The cost is estimated to be between $300 and $500, depending on where you get it and the cost of your office visits for the injection. That cost is prohibitive for many people, but more and more insurance companies are covering it.

Answer 2

Guardasil IS expensive, there is no doubt of that, at more than $50 a dose, but then so is cervical cancer and cancer of the uterus and ovaries !!! That is what this vaccine was developed to do- to protect young women against a disease that while not fatal if and of itself, has been shown to be the direct cause of cervical cancer and some uterine cancers as well. Human Pampilloma Virus, or HPV, is the cause of genital warts- and the ONLY women who get cervical cancer are the women who first get HPV, usually through sexual activity with a partner who has it. I had a cousin who died needlessly from cervical cancer because she contracted HPV before its link to the disease was understood- and she would still be alive today had this knowledge been available 15 years ago. At the moment, there is no reliable titer that can be used on men to detect the HPV virus- and that is also why this vaccine needs to be modified somewhat so that it can be used not only in young women, but also in their male partners. This will help prevent men from spreading the disease around and giving it to every female they have sex with. Guardasil is a HUGE advance in the field of cancer treatment, because for the first time, we actually can PREVENT some forms of cervical cancer- which was a major killer for years, even decades, as my cousin's case indicates. I can forsee a time when the vaccine will be required by statute in all states as a condition of admittance to school- for girls so they don't get HPV, and for boys so they don't become carriers and spread this dangerous virus around. That is as it should be. I will get the vaccine myself as soon as I can, because it's worth it- it will give me peace of mind to know I'm protected. I will also urge people I know to get it. PS: By the way, Katie, chickenpox lives in the body for life after someone gets it as a kid- and it can cause shingles in adulthood- a disease that is always painful, and in some cases can be life threatening. I know- I had chickenpox as a kid, and I am and will be at risk of shingles for the rest of my life. Also, chickenpox can cause other complications in children that can be fatal, such as meningitis. Get your daughter immunized ( it's required by law for school any way) and stop being so nasty about something you clearly don't understand.)

Answer 3

I have no idea how much this vaccine would cost but I wonder if you really need it. The vaccine claims to protect you against HPV and cancer causing diseases. But so does testing, protected sex and abstinence. What a silly idea to pump our pre-pubescent girls up with this vaccine that nobody has investigated 40 years down the road (what happens when you hit menopause or have a baby or breastfeed).
This and the chicken pox vaccine are just a lazy society's way of controlling their children. Instead of giving this to my little girl I will teach her about the dangers of HPV (a sexually transmitted disease) and Genital Warts (a sexually transmitted disease) and no give her the "all clear" with some brand new unknown medicine.
Why do we need a vaccination for something that isn't fatal?

Answer 4

it is usually covered by a doctors visit or call your local health department to see if they have it at a discounted price. the cost is 300 dollars for all injections. Many people are not getting it becaue there are not many studies done to see how effective it is and the long term effects it will have on woman

Answer 5

last I heard Katie C cancer can be fatal.

to answer the question, call your insurance provider and ask how much it costs and if its covered. If you are not insured call your local public health office they can answer any questions you may have.

Answer 6

what is guardisil?

Answer 7

150 or so, i think