What keeps me healthy
How to protect yourself and lower your chance of getting cervical cancer.
Best ways to protect yourself from cervical cancer
Cervical screening and HPV vaccination
Taking part in cervical screening and the HPV vaccination are the best ways to protect yourself from cervical cancer.
The HPV vaccination is offered to young people in S1 at school.
Lowering your chances of getting cervical cancer include:
Condoms
Use condoms – but they do not cover all the skin around your genitals, so this is not full protection.
Stop smoking
Smoking can weaken your immune system and the chemicals in cigarettes can also cause cervical cancer.
If you would like free help to stop smoking contact the NHS Highland Health Improvement Team and one of our advisers will be get in touch to support you.
or alternatively call:
Quit Your Way Scotland on 0800 84 84 84 (Monday – Friday 8am to 10pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm).
A healthy diet
Eating a healthy diet with lots of fruit and vegetables is an good way to support your immune system and help fight infections.
