Cervical Cancer: What CDC is Doing

National Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Campaign

CDC developed the national gynecologic cancer awareness campaign, Inside Knowledge: Get the Facts About Gynecologic Cancer, to raise awareness of gynecologic cancers, including cervical cancer.

National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program

The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) supports activities that include screening, tracking, follow-up, case management, partnership development, professional development, and public education and outreach. To find out if you qualify for a free or low-cost Pap test, call your local program.

National Program of Cancer Registries

Established in 1994, CDC's National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR) supports and promotes the collection and use of registry data in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Republic of Palau, and the Virgin Islands. The NPCR collects surveillance data for all cancers, including cervical cancer and other gynecologic cancers. Data collected often are used by states to create burden assessments that guide program planning, outreach, and education efforts.

Pre-Teen Vaccine Campaign

CDC's Pre-Teen Vaccine campaign informs parents, caregivers, family physicians, and pediatricians about CDC's vaccination recommendations for 11- and 12-year-old boys and girls, including the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.

Vaccines for Children Program

The Vaccines for Children Program is a federally funded program that provides vaccines at no cost to eligible children who might not otherwise be vaccinated because of inability to pay. The HPV vaccine is offered under this program to eligible females 9–18 years of age.