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Cervix Health

In addition to cervix screening every three (Pap) to five (cervix self-screening) years, you should look out for any unusual changes to your body. 

If you have any symptoms, please talk to a doctor or health care provider. 

How can I reduce my risk of getting cervical cancer?

You can take two steps to prevent cervical cancer:

  1. Get screened every three to five years;
  2. Get the HPV vaccine. 
Generally, anyone aged 9 and older should get the HPV vaccine. The vaccine is provided free to students in Grade 6 in BC. It is very effective at protecting against HPV types that cause most cervical cancers. 

If you have received the vaccine, you should still get screened, as the vaccine does not protect against all types of HPV that cause cervical cancer. 

To learn more about the HPV vaccine, visit ImmunizeBC.

Hands holding cervix self-screening swab
Request a self-screening kit

Or by phone: 1-877-702-6566 

Please Note: The disruption to Canada Post services means we can’t send you cervix self-screening kits. Cervix Self-Screening kit ordering is still available. However, your kit will not be mailed to you until postal services resume.
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