January is Cervical Health Awareness month! Bringing attention to cervical health and cervical cancer prevention. You can lower your risk of cervical cancer by being vaccinated with the HPV vaccine, which is recommended starting at age 9 . Regular HPV screening is recommended to start at age 21.
Test: The HPV test and the Pap test are screening tests that can help prevent cervical cancer or find it early.
- Visit: Health Services Los Angeles County or the CDC to locate a free or low-cost screening location near you
Vaccine: The HPV vaccine protects against the types of HPV that most often cause cervical cancers.
- Visit: County of Los Angeles Public Health to locate free or low-cost vaccination sites near you.
- FAQ on HPV
