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OCTOBER 2007

England and Wales:
From September 2008, The Department of Health has recommended national HPV immunisation for all girls aged 12-13 years.
From Autumn 2009, a 2 year catch up programme for girls up to 18 years of age will also be introduced.
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Scotland:
The Scottish Government recommends national HPV immunisation programme for all girls aged 12 to 18 years.
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All About Cervical Cancer

All About Cervical Cancer : TellHer : Cervical Cancer



This section explains what cervical cancer is, what causes it, how you can reduce your chances of getting it, and how it is treated.  

Cervical cancer is cancer of the cervix - the lower part of the uterus where it meets the vagina.
 
This website provides important information to help you better understand this serious disease.

After breast cancer, cervical cancer is the most common cancer in women aged between 15 and 44 years in Europe It is a serious disease but steps can be taken to reduce your chance of developing it. Cervical cancer can take a long time to develop and can be effectively treated if it is detected early

Learn more about cervical cancer:

1. What is cervical cancer?
Unlike many other cancers, it’s caused by a virus.

2. How common is it?
Check out the statistics.

3. How is it detected?
Learn about the simple test that could save your life.

4. Does it have any symptoms? 
What to look for and what to tell your doctor.

5. How is cervical cancer described and treated?
Learn about effective treatments


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