U.S. Endorses At-Home HPV Testing to Improve Cervical Cancer Screening
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Federal guidelines now allow women aged 30-65 at average risk to choose self-administered HPV tests every five years for cervical cancer screening, providing a more private and accessible option alongside traditional Pap smears, with the aim of increasing screening rates and early detection.
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- U.S. Endorses Home Pap-Smear Alternative to Prevent Cervical Cancer The Wall Street Journal
- HHS recommends home HPV testing for women for the first time CIDRAP
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