Cervical cancer prevention starts with getting regular Pap Smears and Human Papillomavirus screenings along with using condoms, limiting your number of sexual partners and eliminating tobacco.

HPV is a common sexually transmitted infection causing 70% of all cervical cancers. Getting the HPV vaccination early is an important step towards preventing various types of cancer including cervical cancer. It is recommended that boys and girls get the HPV vaccine between ages 9-12.

Consult with your provider about when and how often you should be getting your cervical cancer screenings and if you are eligible for the HPV vaccination.