Alberta | CERVICAL SCREENING LOCATIONS NEAR ME
When to start: Age 25 or 3 years after becoming sexually active, whichever is later. If you’re between the ages of 25 and 69, you’re automatically included in the program. If you haven’t already had a Pap test in Alberta, the ACCSP will send you a letter inviting you to get screened.
How often: Every 3 years.
When to stop: Age 69, if 3 tests were done within the last 10 years and were negative.
See these recommendations from Alberta Health Services
British Columbia | CERVICAL SCREENING LOCATIONS NEAR ME
When to start: In B.C., screening is recommended every 5 years for
people with a cervix, including women and Two-Spirit, transgender and
gender diverse (TTGD) people, aged between 25 to 69. You can choose
self-screening by ordering a kit to self-screen or a Pap test performed by a
health-care provider.
How often: HPV screening every 5 years is as effective as a Pap test
every 3 years. Self-screening is a convenient, effective option for detecting
those at risk.
When to stop: Age 69 if your results have always been negative.
See these recommendations on British Columbia’s Health Link BC
Manitoba | CERVICAL SCREENING LOCATIONS NEAR ME
When to start: Screening for cervical cancer using Pap tests are
recommended for NB women aged 25-69 who have ever been sexually
active:
– Even after menopause (no longer having periods)
– Even after having the HPV vaccine.
As part of the NB Cervical Cancer Prevention and Screening Program,
letters will be sent to eligible NB women (age 25-69) and to primary
health-care providers (PCP) in accordance to clinical practice guidelines.
How often: Every 3 years.
When to stop: Age 69 if your results have always been negative.
See these recommendations from New Brunswick’s Ministry of Health
New Brunswick | CERVICAL SCREENING LOCATIONS NEAR ME
When to start: Screening for cervical cancer using Pap tests are
recommended for NB women aged 25-69 who have ever been sexually
active:
– Even after menopause (no longer having periods)
– Even after having the HPV vaccine.
As part of the NB Cervical Cancer Prevention and Screening Program,
letters will be sent to eligible NB women (age 25-69) and to primary
health-care providers (PCP) in accordance to clinical practice guidelines.
How often: Every 3 years.
When to stop: Age 69 if your results have always been negative.
See these recommendations from New Brunswick’s Ministry of Health
Newfoundland and Labrador | CERVICAL SCREENING LOCATIONS NEAR ME
When to start: Age 21 if you are or have been sexually active.
How often: Every 3 years.
-Women with abnormal Pap history should continue with yearly
Pap testing, or as recommended by their health-care provider.
When to stop: Age 70 if your results have always been negative.
See these recommendations from Newfoundland and Labrador’s Eastern Health
Northwest Territories | CERVICAL SCREENING LOCATIONS NEAR ME
When to start: Age 21 or 3 years after becoming sexually active.
How often: Yearly until you have had three normal Pap tests in a row. Then, the frequency can be changed to once every 2 years.
When to stop: Age 69, if 3 tests were done within the last 10 years and were negative or 3 annual negative test results.
See these recommendations from Northwest Territories Ministry of Health
Nova Scotia | CERVICAL SCREENING LOCATIONS NEAR ME
When to start: age 21 or within three years of first vaginal sexual activity.
How often: Every 3 years.
When to stop: Age 70 ONLY if you have had an adequate negative
screening history in the previous ten years (i.e. three or more negative
tests).
See these recommendations from Northwest Territories Ministry of Health
Nunavut | CERVICAL SCREENING LOCATIONS NEAR ME
Ontario | CERVICAL SCREENING LOCATIONS NEAR ME
When to start: Age 21 if you are or have been sexually active.
How often: Every 3 years.
When to stop: Age 70 if you have had an adequate negative screening in the previous 10 years or 3 annual negative test results (i.e. 3 or more negative tests).
Prince Edward Island | CERVICAL SCREENING LOCATIONS NEAR ME
When to start: Age 25 if you are or have been sexually active.
How often: Every 5 years.
When to stop: Age 65 if you have had negative screening history in the previous 10 years.
Cervical self-screening kits are available through participating clinics and doctor offices
*If your last test was a routine pap that proved normal, book an HPV test for three years from your last pap. If your first HPV test is normal you can return for your next HPV test in five years.
See these recommendations from Prince Edward Island’s Health PEI
Québec | CERVICAL SCREENING LOCATIONS NEAR ME
When to start: Pap test as the primary screening test should be started
as of age 21 if you are or have been sexually active.
HPV Test is offered from age 25.
How often: A Pap test is recommended every 2-3 years. A primary HPV
test is recommended every 5 years.
When to stop: Age 65 if you have had 2 negative tests in the previous 10 years.
See these recommendations the Ministry of Health and Social Services
Saskatchewan | CERVICAL SCREENING LOCATIONS NEAR ME
When to start: Age 25 or 3 years after becoming sexually active.
How often: Screening is recommended every 3 years.
When to stop: Age 70 if you have had 3 negative tests in the last 10
years or 3 annual negative test results.
See these recommendations from Saskatchewan Health Authority
When to start: Age 25 or 3 years after becoming sexually active.
How often: Every 2 years if you have had 3 consecutive negative yearly test results.
When to stop: Age 69 if you have had 3 negative tests in the last 10 years or 3 annual negative test results.