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January 2022
Volume 8 | Issue No. 53
c e r v i c a l
c a n c e r i s
p r e v e n t a b l e .
L E A R N M O R E
Cervical Cancer
Awareness Month
Preventing cervical cancer
is possible through regular
screenings and getting the HPV
vaccine.
HPV VACCINE:
• HPV vaccination is
recommended for preteens aged
11 to 12 years, but can be given
starting at age 9.
• HPV vaccine also is
recommended for everyone
through age 26 years, if they are
not vaccinated already.
SCREENINGS:
• The Pap test (or Pap smear)
looks for precancers, cell
changes on the cervix that might
become cervical cancer if they
are not treated appropriately.
• The HPV test looks for the virus
(human papillomavirus) that can
cause these cell changes.
• Both tests can be done in a
doctor's office or clinic. If you
have a low income or do not
have health insurance, you may
be able to get free or low-cost
screening tests through CDC's
National Breast and Cervical
Cancer Early Detection Program.
