January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. More than 14,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer each year, but the disease is preventable with vaccination and appropriate screening.
| During January, the National Cervical Cancer Coalition and its many local chapters across the country highlight issues related to cervical cancer, HPV disease and the importance of early detection. |
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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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