India, Jan. 19 -- Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 2026: January every year is observed as the cervical cancer awareness month. It is an important reminder that it can be prevented with the help of proper awareness, which includes key preventive measures like vaccination and screening. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine frequently emerges in the discussions around cervical cancer prevention, as it protects against the high-risk virus strains.

There still may be a lot of confusion around the HPV vaccine, who should get it and at what age. HT Lifestyle spoke to Dr Sachin V. Trivedi, Director - Medical Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre, Mumbai, who provided a clear breakdown of its use.

The vaccine, designed to protect against HPV, targets one of...