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If you believe in vaccinating against diseases such as measles, then the HPV vaccine is a no-brainer, even for boys.

Partner content: Do you need to have a Pap every year? The newest guidelines say no, which concerns many women. Cervical cancer survivor Jenny Charlesworth investigates.

National Cervical Cancer Awareness Week (on until October 27) is a special project of the Federation of Medical Women of Canada (FMWC) and The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada (SOGC), designed to not only increase public consciousness, but also feature pap test clinics hosted by more than 150 healthcare professionals nationally.

It's well known that HPV (human papilloma virus) causes cervical cancer. Now, new research published by the Journal of the American College of Cardiology shows it may lead to heart attacks and strokes, too.

Much of the recent focus on the sexually transmitted HPV (human papillomavirus) has explored the connection between the virus, intercourse and cervical cancer. Hence, the big push on vaccinating younger women (mostly with Gardasil) wherever possible.