Cervical Health Awareness Month. January is please like and share this page to raise awareness of Cervical Health Awareness Month


January is Cervical Health Awareness Month.  PatientTalk wants you to know that there’s a lot you can do to prevent cervical cancer. About 79 million Americans currently have HPV (human papillomavirus), the most common sexually transmitted disease. HPV is a major cause of cervical cancer.

The good news?

  • HPV can be prevented by the HPV vaccine.
  • Cervical cancer can often be prevented with regular screening tests (called Pap tests) and follow-up care.

In honor of National Cervical Health Awareness Month, PatientTalk encourages:

  • Women to start getting regular Pap tests at age 21
  • Women to get the HPV vaccine before age 27
  • Parents to make sure their pre-teens get the HPV vaccine at age 11 or 12
  • Men to get the HPV vaccine if you are under age 22

Taking small steps can help keep you safe and healthy.

For more information please go to http://www.nccc-online.org/index.php/january

Cervical Health Awareness Month

Cervical Health Awareness Month

 


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