I proudly voted to support a new four-year contract for the Connecticut State Police, which offers improved wages, benefits, and working conditions. The contract will also help with trooper recruitment and retention, and amongst other provisions, boost the base pay for existing law enforcement professionals who are hired by State Police and attended the Connecticut Police Academy.
| Here are 7 Facts About HPV & Cervical Cancer:
1️⃣ HPV is a common virus that ~80% of all sexually active people have at some point. It's normal to have HPV.
2️⃣ Almost all cases of cervical cancer are caused by HPV. Two HPV types (16 and 18) cause 70% of cervical cancers and pre-cancerous cervical lesions.
3️⃣ Vaccination helps prevent HPV! Vaccination is recommended for all persons through age 26.
4️⃣ Routine HPV vaccination is recommended at age 11-12 years— but may be given to certain adults up to age 45 years.
5️⃣ Cervical cancer could be the first cancer to be eliminated IF 90% of girls are vaccinated, 70% of women are screened and 90% of women with cervical disease receive treatment.
6️⃣ Cervical cancer is more common among communities of color.
7️⃣ HPV vaccines are safe and effective. Plus, many people who get the HPV vaccine have no side effects at all. |
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