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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Jane Kirby

NHS makes major change to cervical cancer screenings for younger women

Women aged 25 to 49 who test negative for human papillomavirus (HPV) will be invited to cervical screening every five years instead of every three, under new NHS guidelines.

The change, set to take effect next month in England, follows recommendations from the UK National Screening Committee.

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