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Student health update

Women between the ages of nine and 26 who are covered by Highmark student health insurance may now receive the vaccine Gardasil at no charge. Gardasil protects against two of the four types of the human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted disease that can cause cervical cancer. The vaccine is administered in a series of three injections over six months.

Highmark will cover the cost of the vaccination, but generally there is a co-payment required for the office visit.

Health Services does not charge for the office visit, so covered women receiving the vaccine will not incur out-of-pocket expenses.

Students who have received the Gardasil vaccine at Health Services since January 1 are eligible for a refund...

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