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beginning at age 11. The cost for the Health Department to purchase the vaccine is $120 per <br />dose. The Board of Health in September approved the Health Department proposal to offer the <br />vaccine to non-VFC eligible clients for a flat fee of $130 per dose, which includes a $10 <br />administration fee ($390 for the full series of 3 doses). A flat fee is not subject to the sliding fee <br />scale. The cost of the vaccine is covered by many health insurance providers, so a receipt will <br />be provided for the client to submit to their insurance carrier for reimbursement. <br />This is the first vaccine that has proven to be effective in the prevention of cancer and is an <br />important advance for protecting the health of young women. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: The proposed fee of $130 covers the actual cost of the vaccine <br />purchase and provides a small recovery for the cost of administering the vaccine ($10). <br />Anticipated revenue from the new fee totals $1,560 for the remainder of the current fiscal year, <br />and $3,900 for fiscal year 2007-08. Budget staff will follow up with a corresponding budget <br />amendment on an upcoming BOCC agenda. <br />a <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the flat fee of <br />$130 for the Gardicil vaccine to be added to the schedule of fees. <br />