ALT Image of a swab test on the left hand side of the image and on the right hand side is white text against a purple background reading 'HPV self-sampling kits offered in primary care shown to be a game-changer for people who have not attended cervical screening'
ALT ONLY 1 IN 3 WOMEN KNOW THAT CERVICAL SCREENING IS A TEST THAT HELPS PREVENT CERVICAL CANCER FROM DEVELOPING.
ALT 2 IN 3 WOMEN WRONGLY THINK THAT CERVICAL SCREENING IS A TEST TO DETECT CERVICAL CANCER IN ITS EARLY STAGES
ALT As of 2023, there are 6 HPV vaccines available globally. All protect against the high-risk HPV types 16 and 18, which cause most cervical cancers and have been shown to be safe and effective in preventing HPV infection and cervical cancer. As a priority, HPV vaccines should be given to all girls aged 9–14 years, before they become sexually active. The vaccine may be given as 1 or 2 doses. People with reduced immune systems should ideally receive 2 or 3 doses. Some countries have also chosen to vaccinate boys to further reduce the prevalence of HPV in the community and to prevent cancers in men caused by HPV. Other important ways to prevent HPV infection include: being a non-smoker or stopping smoking using condoms voluntary male circumcision.
ALT Inset photo of two women talking and smiling. Light pink text box decorated with illustrations of flowers reads: Use the AMIGAS program to increase cervical cancer screening for Hispanic women and Latinas.
ALT Close up of mother and son, facing forward, and he has his arms around around. Text: Vaccinate your child against HPV now to prevent cancer later