Most local health departments (LHD) administer the HPV vaccine for free if you qualify. Here is a list of LHDs and their contact information so that you can find out if they offer the vaccine, and will do so to minors, and if there are any fees associated with it.
The community-based health centers and Federally Qualified Health Centers are part of the nation’s healthcare safety net. Patients often qualify for low or no-cost services based on their specific needs. Click the link above to find a health center near you.
The programs listed provide comprehensive, confidential family planning and reproductive health care services to all women, men, and adolescents regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. If a client does not have insurance coverage, a sliding fee scale based on the client’s income is used to determine if a fee will be charged.
In 2021, New York State passed a law allowing pharmacies to administer the HPV vaccine and other federally approved and recommended vaccines to those 18 years of age and older. A link is provided of NYS pharmacies by County. Call your local pharmacy to find out if they carry and administer the HPV vaccine. You will likely need a prescription sent over by a healthcare provider.
College Health Services
Some health clinics on college campuses may carry the HPV vaccine or at least can write a prescription for you to receive it at your local pharmacy.
Pediatricians, Family Physicians, and School-Based Health Centers
School-based health centers are especially convenient to receive HPV and other adolescent vaccinations. For those under 18, parents or caregivers will usually need to give permission by signing a consent form.
Section 23.4 of Title 10 NYCRR (New York Codes, Rules and Regulations) allows health care providers to “…render medical care related to other sexually transmitted diseases without consent or knowledge of the parent or guardian.” Therefore, health care providers are permitted to provide human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination to sexually active minors without parental/guardian consent. Teens are encouraged to talk to their parents or guardians about their healthcare needs, including the HPV vaccination, even if these discussions can be difficult, and may not happen in a timely fashion. Some adolescents may not have a safe family environment in which these conversations can take place. In that case, a conversation with a healthcare provider could be helpful. Be aware that many providers may be reluctant to administer the HPV vaccine without a parent’s consent and a minor’s confidentiality is not ensured because of future billing statements, or vaccination records, for example.
For Teens and Young Adults
Local Health Departments
Most local health departments (LHD) administer the HPV vaccine for free if you qualify. Here is a list of LHDs and their contact information so that you can find out if they offer the vaccine, and will do so to minors, and if there are any fees associated with it.
Community Health Centers
The community-based health centers and Federally Qualified Health Centers are part of the nation’s healthcare safety net. Patients often qualify for low or no-cost services based on their specific needs. Click the link above to find a health center near you.
Family Planning Program Sites
The programs listed provide comprehensive, confidential family planning and reproductive health care services to all women, men, and adolescents regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. If a client does not have insurance coverage, a sliding fee scale based on the client’s income is used to determine if a fee will be charged.
Pharmacies
In 2021, New York State passed a law allowing pharmacies to administer the HPV vaccine and other federally approved and recommended vaccines to those 18 years of age and older. A link is provided of NYS pharmacies by County. Call your local pharmacy to find out if they carry and administer the HPV vaccine. You will likely need a prescription sent over by a healthcare provider.
College Health Services
Some health clinics on college campuses may carry the HPV vaccine or at least can write a prescription for you to receive it at your local pharmacy.
Pediatricians, Family Physicians, and School-Based Health Centers
School-based health centers are especially convenient to receive HPV and
other adolescent vaccinations. For those under 18, parents or caregivers will usually need to give permission by signing a consent form.
Section 23.4 of Title 10 NYCRR (New York Codes, Rules and Regulations) allows health care providers to “…render medical care related to other sexually transmitted diseases without consent or knowledge of the parent or guardian.” Therefore, health care providers are permitted to provide human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination to sexually active minors without parental/guardian consent. Teens are encouraged to talk to their parents or guardians about their healthcare needs, including the HPV vaccination, even if these discussions can be difficult, and may not happen in a timely fashion. Some adolescents may not have a safe family environment in which these conversations can take place. In that case, a conversation with a healthcare provider could be helpful. Be aware that many providers may be reluctant to administer the HPV vaccine without a parent’s consent and a minor’s confidentiality is not ensured because of future billing statements, or vaccination records, for example.