01/09/2026
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month! Yale Health is dedicated to spreading knowledge, providing accessible screenings to students and members, and encouraging preventative measures against cervical cancer.
💙 Ways to protect yourself:
• HPV vaccination (recommended starting at ages 11–12; available as early as age 9)
• Pap tests beginning at age 21 to help detect cervical cancer early
• Self-swab vaginal HPV screening exams are now available at Yale Health Center
If you have questions about vaccination, testing, or what’s right for you, contact Yale Health or talk with your provider.
Source: CDC