January is Cervical Health Awareness Month | Cass County Health Department(CassCounty.com/Health)
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month | Cass County Health Department(CassCounty.com/Health)
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month!
Cervical cancer affects thousands of women each year. But there are steps we can take to prevent it!
Vaccinate early - It is recommended that girls and boys recieve the HPV vaccine between the ages of 11-12. The vaccine produces a stronger repsonse when taken during preteen years, but women and men can be vaccinated through age 45.
Screen regularly - Women should start screening with a pap test at age 21 and co-test with a pap test and HPV test at 30. Talk with your health care provider about how often you should be screened.
National Cervical Cancer Coalition - https://www.nccc-online.org/cervical-health-awareness-month/
GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences - https://cancercontroltap.smhs.gwu.edu/.../cervical-cancer...
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