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Why is the US backing at-home HPV testing?
short by / on Wednesday, 7 January, 2026
The US is backing at-home HPV testing to boost cervical cancer screening by removing cost, access, and comfort barriers. Under new HRSA guidelines, women aged 30 to 65 years can use self-collected vaginal samples for HPV tests, covered by private insurance from 2027, helping close screening gaps and detect cervical cancer early.
read more at Times Now