US task force recommends self-collected vaginal samples for cervical cancer screening to boost rates.

The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends that women aged 30 to 65 can now take their own vaginal samples for cervical cancer screening, aiming to increase screening rates. This self-collection method is as accurate as doctor-collected samples and can be done in mobile clinics or medical offices. Women can opt for an HPV test every five years or a Pap test every three years. The draft guidelines remain open for comment.

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