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Knox County Health Department Promotes HPV Vaccines During Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Knox County, December 9, 2024— January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and the Knox County Health Department is raising awareness about the importance of the HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer. In support of this effort, the department is offering a $10 Amazon gift card incentive for individuals who receive the HPV vaccine. Walk-in services for the HPV vaccine are available Monday – Friday. According to the National Cancer Institute, nearly 14,000 individuals are diagnosed with cervical cancer