Human papillomavirus (HPV)  is the most commonly sexually-transmitted infection in the US and is the cause of almost all cervical cancers in women. Nearly 80 million individuals in the US, most in their teens and early 20s, are infected with HPV. More than 12,000 women in the US are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year—but the disease can be prevented with vaccination.

One of the BEST and proven steps you can take to prevent cervical cancer is to have a pap test

Speak to your healthcare provider about regular cervical cancer screenings.