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Are there any places that could offer the HPV vaccine for free for a 30 year old gay guy?

Hi

Currently the HPV4 (Gardasil) vaccine is only provided for free to males who are 9 to 26 years of age who are having sex with men, or who may not be sexually active but feel they may have sex with other men in the future.

Sometimes the Health Initiative for Men (HIM) clinics are given extra HPV vaccine from the health authority which allows them to give it to men that are over 26. They can also discuss your personal situation and give you some suggestions on what could work for you e.g. do you have extended health.

I would recommend contacting the HIM health centres appointment line on 604-488-1001 ext 227 and speaking to the person there.

For further information on the HPV vaccine and who can get it for free have a look at the ImmunizeBC HPV page.

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Health Nurse

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