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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== <!--T:53--> | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== <!--T:53--> | ||
In the past, the Australian health care system recommended a "pap smear" every two years. However, in the last few years, the system has been completely overhauled and a "cervical screen" is now recommended, which is done every five years (if your results are clear). The cervical screen is considered more effective at finding health risks.<ref>[http://www.cancerscreening.gov.au/internet/screening/publishing.nsf/Content/the-pap-test-has-changed-more-accurate-less-often The Pap test has changed: More Accurate. Less Often.]</ref> | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== <!--T:54--> | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== <!--T:54--> | ||