Cervical Screening Flashcards
1
Q
how can cervical cancer be prevented?
A
HPV vaccination
cervical screening
2
Q
who gets the HPV vaccination?
A
12-13 year olds
3
Q
what is the regimen for HPV vaccination?
A
two doses, 6 months apart
4
Q
what types of HPV are vaccinated against?
A
16 + 18 - cancer
6 + 11 - genital warts
5
Q
who receives cervical screening?
A
anyone with a Cervix aged 25-64
6
Q
what does cervical screening involve?
A
speculum examination and a brush sample of the transformation zone
