Cervical Cancer Prevention: HPV Vaccine & Screening

Cervical cancer is largely preventable through HPV vaccination and regular cervical screening. Dr. Anvita Chaubey, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Cloudnine Hospital, Whitefield, Bengaluru, explains two key aspects of cervical cancer prevention: HPV vaccination and cervical screening. She explains what HPV is, why vaccination is recommended, the importance of vaccination at a younger age, and why being vaccinated does not eliminate the need for cervical cancer screening. She also discusses how a Pap smear is performed and how screening can help detect abnormal cervical cell changes early.