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Cervical Screening Awareness Month

SEPTEMBER IS CERVICAL SCREENING AWARENESS MONTH

Did you know:
  • Regular cervical screening is recommended every 3 years for all women who have ever been sexually active, from the age of 20 until they turn 70

  • Having a regular cervical smear test every three years can reduce your chances of developing cervical cancer by around 90 percent
  • Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable of all cancers
  • You could help save the lives of the women you care about by reminding them to have regular smear tests
  • Cervical Screening Awareness Month is the perfect time to start finding out about cervical screening and to talk about it with your friends and family.

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