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The HPV vaccine was introduced to Germany in 2007. The costs for the vaccinations are covered by the health insurance for all girls and young women up to the age of 17 years. Some insurance companies will cover the costs for women up to the age of 27. The vaccinations are provided by all gynecologists, as well as some general practitioners and pediatricians.
The HPV vaccine was introduced to Germany in 2007. The costs for the vaccinations are covered by the health insurance for all girls and young women up to the age of 17 years. Some insurance companies will cover the costs for women up to the age of 27. The vaccinations are provided by all gynecologists, as well as some general practitioners and pediatricians.


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PrEp is available in Germany since 2016. It can only be prescribed by some doctors, who participated in a special training.
PrEp is available in Germany since 2016. It can only be prescribed by some doctors, who participated in a special training.


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The costs for PrEp vary between 50 and 800€. The health insurances do not cover the costs.
The costs for PrEp vary between 50 and 800€. The health insurances do not cover the costs.


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In German, "gynecologist" is "Frauenarzt."
In German, "gynecologist" is "Frauenarzt."


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If you are looking for a good gynecologist (or any other doctor) forums such as www.jameda.de might be usefull. You can find most of the doctors in your area, as well as ratings and users' experiences for many of them.
If you are looking for a good gynecologist (or any other doctor) forums such as www.jameda.de might be usefull. You can find most of the doctors in your area, as well as ratings and users' experiences for many of them.


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