After reading posts by "let-me-tell-you" concerning his experiences with HPV (human papillomavirus) I did research and asked my doctor's advice. I was told that vaccination with Gardasil was recommended for males and females up to age 26. Even so, I asked and was given this vaccination. There are three shots; the initial, the second at 2 months and the third at 6 months. My insurance did cover the cost which I believe is about $350 USD or equivalent. Oh, yes, I did tell the doctor a white lie about my age, but he did know I was a frequent flyer to Thailand.