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Get Your Cervical Cancer Screening

Date: 01/22/26

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that women start getting a cervical cancer screening at 21 years old. Getting this screening can help find it early or even prevent cervical cancer.

Cervical cancer occurs in a woman’s cervix. It usually develops slowly over time, which is why getting routine cervical cancer screenings as recommended by your provider are so important.

There are two ways your provider may screen for cervical cancer:

  1. The human papilloma virus (HPV) test. HPV is sexually transmitted infection that causes cervical cancer, and this test can show if you have the virus.
  2. A Pap smear. Your provider examines your cervix for any abnormal cells that might become cervical cancer if not treated.

In addition to getting your screening, you can help prevent cervical cancer in a few other ways:

  • Talking to your doctor about the HPV vaccine.
  • If you are sexually active, use condoms.
  • Don’t smoke or inhale secondhand smoke.
  • Keep a healthy diet to keep your immune system strong.

Your health is important. Schedule your screening with your doctor today!

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