What if someone is uninsured or underinsured?
Uninsured individuals aged 19 and under who are economically eligible for the VFC program may be able to receive the vaccine at no cost. In addition, Merck has created a new patient assistance program for vaccines. Through this new program, Merck will provide free vaccines to adults who are uninsured and unable to afford vaccines. Merck vaccines, including Gardasil, will become available through this program in the third quarter of 2006. You may also contact your local health department to see if they are offering the vaccine at low or no cost for the uninsured.