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"Cervical Health Awareness Month is a chance to raise awareness about how women can protect themselves from HPV (human papillomavirus) and cervical cancer. \nHPV is a very common infection that spreads through sexual activity, and it causes almost all cases of cervical cancer.\nAbout 79 million Americans currently have HPV. Many people with HPV don&rsquo;t know they are infected. And each year, more than 11,000 women in the United States get cervical cancer.\n&nbsp;\nThe good news?\n\nThe HPV vaccine (shots) can prevent HPV.\nCervical cancer can often be prevented with regular screening tests and follow-up care.\nCervical cancer screenings can help detect abnormal (changed) cells early,&nbsp;before&nbsp;they turn into cancer.\nMost deaths from cervical cancer could be prevented by regular screenings and follow-up care.\n\nHow can Cervical Health Awareness Month make a difference?\n\nWe can use this opportunity to spread the word about important steps women can take to stay healthy.\n\nHere are just a few ideas:\n\nEncourage women to get their well-woman visit this year.\nLet women know that most insurance plans must cover well-woman visits and cervical cancer screening. This means that, depending on their insurance, women can get these services at no cost to them.\nTalk to parents about how important it is for their pre-teens to get the HPV vaccine. Both boys and girls need the vaccine.\n\nHow will you use January to bring awareness for Cervical Health?"
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