Preventing cervical cancer

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 12,000 women each year are diagnosed with cervical cancer. Early prevention is the key, that’s why regular Pap tests are important, as well as talking to your doctor about the HPV vaccine. To learn more about preventing cervical cancer, take a look at the following infographic from the CDC:

Tags: Cancer, CDC, Centers For Disease Control And Prevention, Cervical Cancer, Women's Health

Article by: UofL Physicians

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