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Every time HPV comes up, someone says “guys should get the vaccine too” but I’ve never managed to succeed. Even after last time someone mentioned it I tried and

by arjie 4mo ago

Every time HPV comes up, someone says “guys should get the vaccine too” but I’ve never managed to succeed. Even after last time someone mentioned it I tried and I got the absolutely worst result where they recorded me as being given it but then said it wasn’t meant for men my age. Had to get it removed from the record by the One Medical people I saw next. And when I saw them, they said it wouldn’t be covered under insurance and would be like $1.2k. I intended to just get it on my next visit to India but ended up not traveling. I don’t get it. Is this like those Internet memes “don’t mess with the postal police” and stuff or is it a real thing? Any guy in their late 30s in the US who managed to get it?

cmrdporcupine 4mo ago
Here in Ontario it's just offered to all grade 7s, boy or girls.
ggm 4mo ago
American experience. It's free in Australia for people aged 12-25 and men who have sex with men (increased risks) and nothing like that price for private script.
iknowstuff 4mo ago
Yes I got Gardasil 9 for free in San Francisco.
toomuchtodo 4mo ago
I (male, 40s) paid Planned Parenthood in Florida for the three Gardasil doses out of pocket after the male age limit was raised to 45 circa October 2018 (as I wanted to ensure I was vaccinated before exiting the permitted age limit). Insurance covered it for my kids with no cost at their pediatrician. Ask your doctor, get a quote, if you’re unsure what the cost might be. Your insurance may cover it with no cost to you. https://sph.umich.edu/pursuit/2018posts/fda-approves-hpv-vaccine.html https://sph.umich.edu/pursuit/2018posts/fda-approves-hpv-vac...
- naturalmovement 4mo ago
  Are you a divorced dad dipping your wick left and right or did you get it merely for the sake of doing so? The reason insurance does not pay for it at that age is because it makes no sense.
  - toomuchtodo 4mo ago
    Married ~20 years and ethically non monogamous. My partner and I date women together and solo. ~$1k to protect other people is cheap and is looked upon favorably by potential partners (I am able to provide vaccination and most recent STI test results on demand when asked). Even if you’re monogamous, life is long and divorce common. I walk through cheap optionality doors whenever possible, and recommend others do to. YMMV. 8 facts about divorce in the United States - https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2025/10/16/8-facts-about-divorce-in-the-united-states/ https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2025/10/16/8-facts-a... - October 16th, 2025 > Divorce is an important aspect of family life in the United States that shapes living arrangements, financial well-being and parenting. In 2023, over 1.8 million Americans divorced. Additionally, a third of Americans who have ever been married have also experienced divorce. > Many adults who divorce go on to form new families through cohabitation, remarriage or having more children. For instance, most adults who have divorced (66%) have gone on to remarry. And among those who have divorced and are currently remarried, 46% have had a child with their new spouse.
    - apparent 4mo ago
      I thought it was not effective if you had previously been exposed. Did you make it into your 40s as a non monogamous person without any exposure?
      - toomuchtodo 4mo ago
        https://www.acog.org/womens-health/experts-and-stories/the-latest/what-i-tell-every-patient-about-the-hpv-vaccine https://www.acog.org/womens-health/experts-and-stories/the-l... > The vaccine is still helpful even if you have already tested positive for HPV or have been sexually active for a while. Most HPV transmission happens when people first become sexually active. But women who have already tested positive for HPV usually aren’t positive for all nine types that we vaccinate for. So in some cases, we’ll recommend those patients get the vaccine if they haven’t already. And if you’re older – midlife age, and new on the dating scene and sexually active – you should ask your doctor about the vaccine too. >[Note: The HPV vaccine can also be an important part of treatment for the cell changes caused by HPV infection. After the abnormal cells have been removed or destroyed, the HPV vaccine may help prevent abnormal cells from coming back. Read Human Papillomavirus (HPV): Infection and Vaccination for more information.] https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/hpv-vaccination https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/hpv-vaccination
jrgoff 4mo ago
I got it in the US in my late 30s or early 40s - I think it was even at One Medical (though I assume One Medical may be fairly different now after Amazon took it over). It was covered by my insurance.
wolvoleo 4mo ago
It cost me 600€ privately in Europe because it's not available for people my age.

by arjie 4mo ago

cmrdporcupine 4mo ago

Here in Ontario it's just offered to all grade 7s, boy or girls.

ggm 4mo ago

American experience. It's free in Australia for people aged 12-25 and men who have sex with men (increased risks) and nothing like that price for private script.

iknowstuff 4mo ago

Yes I got Gardasil 9 for free in San Francisco.

toomuchtodo 4mo ago

I (male, 40s) paid Planned Parenthood in Florida for the three Gardasil doses out of pocket after the male age limit was raised to 45 circa October 2018 (as I wanted to ensure I was vaccinated before exiting the permitted age limit). Insurance covered it for my kids with no cost at their pediatrician. Ask your doctor, get a quote, if you’re unsure what the cost might be. Your insurance may cover it with no cost to you. https://sph.umich.edu/pursuit/2018posts/fda-approves-hpv-vaccine.html https://sph.umich.edu/pursuit/2018posts/fda-approves-hpv-vac...

naturalmovement 4mo ago
Are you a divorced dad dipping your wick left and right or did you get it merely for the sake of doing so? The reason insurance does not pay for it at that age is because it makes no sense.
- toomuchtodo 4mo ago
  Married ~20 years and ethically non monogamous. My partner and I date women together and solo. ~$1k to protect other people is cheap and is looked upon favorably by potential partners (I am able to provide vaccination and most recent STI test results on demand when asked). Even if you’re monogamous, life is long and divorce common. I walk through cheap optionality doors whenever possible, and recommend others do to. YMMV. 8 facts about divorce in the United States - https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2025/10/16/8-facts-about-divorce-in-the-united-states/ https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2025/10/16/8-facts-a... - October 16th, 2025 > Divorce is an important aspect of family life in the United States that shapes living arrangements, financial well-being and parenting. In 2023, over 1.8 million Americans divorced. Additionally, a third of Americans who have ever been married have also experienced divorce. > Many adults who divorce go on to form new families through cohabitation, remarriage or having more children. For instance, most adults who have divorced (66%) have gone on to remarry. And among those who have divorced and are currently remarried, 46% have had a child with their new spouse.
  - apparent 4mo ago
    I thought it was not effective if you had previously been exposed. Did you make it into your 40s as a non monogamous person without any exposure?
    - toomuchtodo 4mo ago
      https://www.acog.org/womens-health/experts-and-stories/the-latest/what-i-tell-every-patient-about-the-hpv-vaccine https://www.acog.org/womens-health/experts-and-stories/the-l... > The vaccine is still helpful even if you have already tested positive for HPV or have been sexually active for a while. Most HPV transmission happens when people first become sexually active. But women who have already tested positive for HPV usually aren’t positive for all nine types that we vaccinate for. So in some cases, we’ll recommend those patients get the vaccine if they haven’t already. And if you’re older – midlife age, and new on the dating scene and sexually active – you should ask your doctor about the vaccine too. >[Note: The HPV vaccine can also be an important part of treatment for the cell changes caused by HPV infection. After the abnormal cells have been removed or destroyed, the HPV vaccine may help prevent abnormal cells from coming back. Read Human Papillomavirus (HPV): Infection and Vaccination for more information.] https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/hpv-vaccination https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/hpv-vaccination

jrgoff 4mo ago

I got it in the US in my late 30s or early 40s - I think it was even at One Medical (though I assume One Medical may be fairly different now after Amazon took it over). It was covered by my insurance.

wolvoleo 4mo ago

It cost me 600€ privately in Europe because it's not available for people my age.