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By Tamieka Welsh ·Updated January 26, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…
If “schedule a Pap” has been sitting on your to-do list for the new year (or for longer than that), you’re not alone. But keep in mind: delaying that appointment can mean missing early warning signs of human papillomavirus (HPV), a common virus that can live in the body for years without symptoms and can often be prevented
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