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… Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 51a Download PDF Document English … contact with someone with untreated TB disease of the lungs for a long period of time and needs to breathe in TB germs for infection to occur. Not everyone with TB infection will …
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… Tuberculosis (TB) skin test Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 51d Download PDF Document English … through Provincial TB Services and public health units. For more information on TB, visit HealthLinkBC File #51a … result Previous Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRAs) reactive (TB blood test) Previous TB disease or TB infection …
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… polio (Tdap-IPV) vaccine Last updated May 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 15a Download PDF Document English … to children at 4 to 6 years of age. This is a booster dose for children who were immunized against tetanus, diphtheria, … against tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis and polio. For more information see the following HealthLinkBC Files: …
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… tobacco and nicotine products Last updated March 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30b Download PDF Document English … wrapped in leaves and tied with strings Hookah. This is a form of water pipe used to smoke tobacco or tobacco-free … risks and are highly addictive. The best thing you can do for your health is to avoid tobacco and nicotine use …
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… HIV testing in pregnancy Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 38a Download PDF Document English … Why should I get tested? HIV testing is important for people to receive early treatment, care and information to manage their disease. This includes information …
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… Sputum testing for Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 51b Download PDF Document English … through Provincial TB Services and public health units. For more information on TB, visit HealthLinkBC File #51a …
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… COVID-19 mRNA vaccines Last updated October 10, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 124a Download PDF Document English … to the virus. The vaccines are approved by Health Canada. For more information, visit Immunize BC: How vaccines work . Who should …
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… Emergency contraception (EC) Last updated September 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 91b Download PDF Document English … weeks of pregnancy. Medical and surgical abortions are free for B.C. residents. For information, call 604-683-7151 (from the Lower Mainland) …
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… difficulties in care facilities Last updated June 17, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 110a Download PDF Document English … swallowing difficulties in care facilities? It's important for the entire health care team to be aware of any problems … plan to make sure that the person in care is safe and comfortable. Care plans include information about all health …
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… Prenatal ultrasound Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 116 Download PDF Document English … These prenatal ultrasound scans provide important medical information that will help you and your health care provider create the best care plan for you and your baby. What is a prenatal ultrasound? A …
